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ET12 HNC

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,507 mi
Last recorded126,507 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 HNC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 126,507 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 114,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 86,933 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, cracks close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, cracks close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 58,716 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 58,704 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres heavily perished 235/50/18

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,505 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 51,614 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 48,458 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,755 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,843 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,625 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,320 miles

rear trailing arm bushes are starting to separate

Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,373 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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ET12 HNC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ET12 HNC, 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 ET12 HNC registered?

ET12 HNC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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The MOT history for ET12 HNC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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