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DE12 ESN

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,846 mi
Last recorded183,846 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ESN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 183,846 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 183,748 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 176,596 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 170,286 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 169,904 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 157,155 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 151,859 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 147,654 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 142,647 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 142,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 136,276 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 133,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 May 2015 133,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 ESN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

DE12 ESN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is DE12 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 ESN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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