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FD12 RKX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,657 mi
Last recorded119,657 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 RKX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 119,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 119,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 113,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 106,811 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe hanger poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 101,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 89,017 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,782 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,037 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,701 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FD12 RKX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD12 RKX registered?

FD12 RKX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is FD12 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 RKX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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