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EX12 MUV

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,187 mi
Last recorded129,187 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 MUV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 129,187 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 124,829 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer box hanger bracket broken, still secure by additional bracket.

Pass 9 Feb 2024 121,547 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,482 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 94,964 miles

Rear tyres have slightly uneven tread.

Fail 10 Jan 2020 94,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 87,406 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 87,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 75,103 miles

rear radius arm bushes poor

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uniroyal 235/40/19 y xl rainsport 3 (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,792 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 38,792 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,884 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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EX12 MUV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX12 MUV, 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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EX12 MUV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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