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DK12 UKX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,541 mi
Last recorded86,541 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 UKX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 86,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield [exhaust] insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2025 82,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 80,827 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,925 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,484 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 68,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2020 63,350 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2020 63,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 57,265 miles

front brake pads corroded on inner face

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,472 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 50,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,881 miles

baffle loose in exhaust box

Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DK12 UKX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK12 UKX, 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 DK12 UKX registered?

DK12 UKX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is DK12 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 UKX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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