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EF12 MLZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,157 mi
Last recorded49,157 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 MLZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 49,157 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 48,557 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 48,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,917 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 46,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 46,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,958 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 40,842 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 31,235 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 31,235 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2018 25,622 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 23,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,913 miles

Nearside Front tyre outside wall rubber split

Fail 5 Aug 2016 20,913 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outside wall rubber split

Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,185 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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EF12 MLZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF12 MLZ, 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 EF12 MLZ registered?

EF12 MLZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is EF12 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 MLZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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