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DN12 FWV

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,765 mi
Last recorded176,765 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 FWV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 176,765 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 171,003 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 166,272 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 166,272 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 149,741 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 138,011 miles

Front brake discs corroded/wearing

Front inside brake pads getting low?

Front tyres close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 2 May 2019 138,011 miles

Front inside brake pads getting low?

Front tyres close to legal limit

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded/wearing

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear brake pads getting low

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,282 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 121,282 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,954 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 92,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,807 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DN12 FWV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,560cc 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 DN12 FWV, 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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DN12 FWV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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