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EA12 XCL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,137 mi
Last recorded148,137 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 XCL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 148,137 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

rear subframe and n/s suspension arm corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 148,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

rear subframe and n/s suspension arm corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 137,883 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 128,529 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear above axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

front subframe corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 128,529 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end locking nut loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear above axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

front subframe corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 May 2023 119,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2022 112,502 miles

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

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

oil level low

Fail 8 Jun 2022 112,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil level low

Pass 3 Jun 2021 102,244 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 92,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 80,353 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 8 May 2019 80,353 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2018 67,956 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 60,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 53,743 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 53,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 42,397 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 42,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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EA12 XCL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EA12 XCL, 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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EA12 XCL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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