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AK12 XDS

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,766 mi
Last recorded213,766 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 213,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 14 May 2021 194,426 miles

corrosion on front and rear subframes and front panel

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 13 May 2020 183,828 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 183,828 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 174,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 157,604 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 157,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,471 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,903 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 99,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XDS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

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

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