MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak coolant below min ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front ball joint boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s front window screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded o/s rear spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high head lamps beam too high, no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front steering rack boot loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front tyre below 1.6mm, bold inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak coolant below min ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front ball joint boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s front window screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded o/s rear spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working main beam inop both side (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE12 ELX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 DE12 ELX, 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 DE12 ELX registered?
DE12 ELX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 March 2012.
Is DE12 ELX safe to buy?
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