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FE12 NBM

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

272,216 mi
Last recorded272,216 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 NBM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 272,216 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 272,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 269,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 269,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 264,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 243,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 243,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 213,378 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 193,283 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 171,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 146,750 miles

Central Front Slight Oil leak around front of engine

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 119,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,355 miles

Minor stone chip within zone 'B' of windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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FE12 NBM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,560cc 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 FE12 NBM, 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 FE12 NBM registered?

FE12 NBM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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