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AV12 GKU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,199 mi
Last recorded161,199 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 GKU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 161,199 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 161,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 148,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 142,522 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 142,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2017 134,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,186 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 148,321 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 138,428 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AV12 GKU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV12 GKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 GKU registered?

AV12 GKU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AV12 GKU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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