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DE12 UUZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,816 mi
Last recorded133,816 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 UUZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 133,816 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 125,006 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 112,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 108,403 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 108,403 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 102,733 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,262 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 95,262 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 91,384 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 91,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 78,888 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Apr 2019 78,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,032 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 66,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,121 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM, WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE, 215/50R17. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has small high and low spots on the inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM, WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE, 215/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads are getting low, inner pads.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,546 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 UUZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UUZ, 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 UUZ registered?

DE12 UUZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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