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EK12 UKT

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,662 mi
Last recorded209,662 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UKT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 209,662 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 188,838 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outter (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 188,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outter (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 163,993 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 163,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 146,436 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 146,436 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,428 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 127,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 111,153 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,070 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens is cracked

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 89,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear axle bush has excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear axle bush has excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens is cracked

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,976 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 47,662 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,927 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,409 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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EK12 UKT is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EK12 UKT, 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 UKT registered?

EK12 UKT is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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