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EX12 XFA

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,494 mi
Last recorded152,494 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 XFA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 152,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 146,414 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 138,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 128,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,918 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 109,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.64mm to 1.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 95,838 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 86,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,464 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 85,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre sidewall cut.front brake pads low ?front discs slight lipped

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,259 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XFA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,179cc 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 EX12 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

EX12 XFA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is EX12 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 XFA 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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