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DS12 XEO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,510 mi
Last recorded125,510 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 XEO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 125,510 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ANTIROLL D BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ANTIROLL D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARTIALLY UNDERSEALED

Pass 8 May 2025 115,933 miles

Central Front subframe corroded

Central Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 107,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 97,277 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 97,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 84,386 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,858 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 69,968 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,894 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,233 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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DS12 XEO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DS12 XEO, 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 DS12 XEO registered?

DS12 XEO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is DS12 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 XEO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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