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AU12 GEK

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,362 mi
Last recorded148,362 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 GEK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 148,362 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 148,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 142,042 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 140,019 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 135,109 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,017 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 130,017 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,504 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,724 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,774 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,116 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,133 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,593 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2015 44,593 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond slightly

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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AU12 GEK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU12 GEK, 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 AU12 GEK registered?

AU12 GEK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is AU12 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 GEK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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