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E12 RMA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

70,934 mi
Last recorded70,934 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 RMA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 70,934 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 70,889 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 70,557 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 70,447 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,719 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,844 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES ..........

REAR TYRES PERISHED/CRACKING ....

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,549 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,506 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion under body

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Oct 2017 62,150 miles

front discs corrosion present ...

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,893 miles

Front FRONT DISCS CORROSION PRESENT ....

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,394 miles

offside/nearside front brake pipes ..............

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,224 miles

both front brake pipes corrosion present.........

Fail 25 Sep 2013 59,811 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,404 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,080 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front slight split in sidewall no cords seen

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,497 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,342 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,320 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,825 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 55,091 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 54,480 miles

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

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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E12 RMA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 106,251 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 E12 RMA, 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 29 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E12 RMA registered?

E12 RMA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is E12 RMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 RMA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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