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EJ12 XYS

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

292,395 mi
Last recorded292,395 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XYS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 292,395 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 219,775 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 176,288 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 133,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,260 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,326 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 85,322 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 74,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (cords) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine sounds like possibly injector leaking unable to see due to engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,164 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 234/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2017 57,164 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 234/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,887 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,532 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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EJ12 XYS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ12 XYS, 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 EJ12 XYS registered?

EJ12 XYS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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