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EK12 SFX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,161 mi
Last recorded103,161 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 103,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch damage

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 97,397 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 97,329 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,605 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,801 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 91,799 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,821 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 86,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,993 miles

both front tyres worn 215/50/17

Fail 6 Aug 2021 78,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn 215/50/17

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,398 miles

Rear reg plate slightly damaged

recommend steering alignment due to front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2019 68,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges close to limit

large nail in nearside rear tyre cannot be repaired 215/50/17

Pass 18 May 2018 61,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,712 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,677 miles

NSR tyre worn down to 2.5mm 215/50/17

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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EK12 SFX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFX, 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 EK12 SFX registered?

EK12 SFX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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