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FE12 VNG

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,730 mi
Last recorded157,730 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 VNG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 157,730 miles

Both rear tyres have perished/damaged sidewalls

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 156,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

both rear tyres heavily runflat and damage to sidewalls,advise replace

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 18 Dec 2020 135,984 miles

1 x number plate light inoperative

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2019 114,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing groove in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 19 Dec 2019 114,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing groove in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,837 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,808 miles

Oil leak ()

chip on windscreen outside swept area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 87,392 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Oil leak ()

chip on windscreen outside swept area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,639 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 64,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,580 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

rear brakes worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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FE12 VNG is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FE12 VNG, 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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FE12 VNG is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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