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DF12 AEM

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 AEM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,578 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,438 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,250 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 63,039 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,931 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,943 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,372 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,798 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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DF12 AEM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF12 AEM, 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 DF12 AEM registered?

DF12 AEM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is DF12 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 AEM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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