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DE12 ELX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,287 mi
Last recorded196,287 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ELX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 196,287 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 196,286 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 189,854 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 189,852 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 178,658 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 178,658 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 166,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 158,673 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 139,534 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 139,534 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 122,067 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,292 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 104,991 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,440 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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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.

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