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EX12 XAS

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,463 mi
Last recorded65,463 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 XAS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 65,463 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear all suspension arms corroded

Rear rear shield insecure

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 64,749 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 63,900 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 63,952 miles

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,750 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 59,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,257 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2019 58,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,492 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,755 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 52,754 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise brake check (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise brake check (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,197 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,834 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 XAS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 EX12 XAS, 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 EX12 XAS registered?

EX12 XAS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is EX12 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 XAS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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