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EK12 NBZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

220,729 mi
Last recorded220,729 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NBZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 220,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE EDGES AND CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 220,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE EDGES AND CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 220,657 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour Also possible evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/2nd layer inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/2nd layer inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion; to vehicle body, suspension and brake components.

Pass 9 Jul 2025 211,261 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 200,118 miles

Central Heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2024 200,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2023 188,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 168,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side and rear (3.2 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2022 168,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side and rear (3.2 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2021 149,509 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 145,923 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 141,146 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2018 135,830 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 135,830 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 130,844 miles

Under body covers preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 8 May 2017 123,494 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 123,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bonding failing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bonding failing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner edges very slightly worn/scrubbing

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 NBZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NBZ, 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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EK12 NBZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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