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FD12 MPE

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,855 mi
Last recorded147,855 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 MPE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 147,855 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 145,559 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 143,528 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 141,634 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 134,448 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 130,051 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 124,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,953 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,644 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 116,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 104,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,770 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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FD12 MPE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FD12 MPE, 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 FD12 MPE registered?

FD12 MPE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is FD12 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 MPE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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