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EK12 NBX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,635 mi
Last recorded146,635 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NBX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 146,635 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 139,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 133,327 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 129,639 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 129,639 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 501 bulbs fitted holders in poor condition (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 127,918 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 124,607 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 124,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 118,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

flywheel noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2019 111,031 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 111,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,623 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 96,871 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front brakes 10 % , Rear brakes 16 % , Parking brakes 13 %

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; Trailing arm bush deteriorated , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Tyres ; Secondary tread balding on inner edge , Offside front

Fail 10 May 2018 96,871 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front brakes 10 % , Rear brakes 16 % , Parking brakes 13 %

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; Trailing arm bush deteriorated , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Tyres ; Secondary tread balding on inner edge , Offside front

Pass 26 May 2017 87,286 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,719 miles

all four tyre's getting low on tread

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,198 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,552 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 41,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EK12 NBX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK12 NBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 NBX registered?

EK12 NBX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is EK12 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 NBX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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