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AK12 XFX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,328 mi
Last recorded122,328 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XFX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 122,328 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 122,276 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Back box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 113,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 113,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 107,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 106,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,060 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 90,819 miles

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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/50R17 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,404 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking past clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,591 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 65,213 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,848 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,616 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,335 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 XFX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

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

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