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FE12 XAZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,210 mi
Last recorded138,210 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 138,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 133,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 127,847 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 127,844 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 123,018 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 123,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 120,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,080 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust coroded

underside in general is coroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,816 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,703 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel has a slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 54,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach / expose ply or cord

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel has a slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,995 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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FE12 XAZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

FE12 XAZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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