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AK12 XAB

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,015 mi
Last recorded125,015 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XAB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 125,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 124,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,212 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 115,098 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn side arm swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn side arm swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 77,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tread signs of damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 77,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tread signs of damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re fit bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 59,674 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,143 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,596 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 46,554 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 37,259 miles

advise both front tyre wear inner edge

advise both rear trayling arm front bushes , starting to split

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,756 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AK12 XAB is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 XAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK12 XAB registered?

AK12 XAB is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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