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AK12 XCF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,171 mi
Last recorded165,171 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XCF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 165,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 159,044 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 159,044 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x two (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 154,969 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under cover wet

Pass 29 Apr 2022 150,092 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 109,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 91,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 77,959 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 2 May 2016 65,093 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 2 May 2016 65,093 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 50,014 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

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 XCF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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