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AK12 XAR

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,791 mi
Last recorded76,791 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XAR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 76,791 miles

Rear Suspension parts and sub frame. Painted with underseal

Fail 6 Mar 2025 76,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension parts and sub frame. Painted with underseal

Pass 19 Jun 2024 74,551 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe corrosion present at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corrosion present.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside heavily corroded. strong advise replacements (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,855 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe joining to o/s/r flexible hose corroded under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Fail 26 Jun 2023 70,855 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe joining to o/s/r flexible hose corroded under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,699 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails, inner sills and parts of floor. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 67,699 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails, inner sills and parts of floor. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails, inner sills and parts of floor. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 60,150 miles

Nearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 54,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,923 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,803 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XAR is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAR, 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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AK12 XAR is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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