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AV12 GRZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 GRZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024

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

Rear exhaust heatshield damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2023 169,452 miles

general oil leaks

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

rear heat sheild loose

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2022 160,390 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 160,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low nearside front headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested offside front headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front headlamp low beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive front central fluids leak ( underneath cover not allow to full inspection) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside front tyre slighlt damage ( yellow marked outer sidewall ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower rear nearside heat shield loose ( clips corroded )

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

Offside Front coolant level below min.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 133,889 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 133,880 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 116,399 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2019 116,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,981 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Dent in wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm + worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 71,641 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 59,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,944 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,886 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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AV12 GRZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AV12 GRZ, 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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AV12 GRZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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