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FE12 XDL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,286 mi
Last recorded166,286 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 166,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 149,569 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 149,569 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 138,001 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 125,341 miles

rear exhaust mount defective

Pass 10 Aug 2022 112,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,678 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,248 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,011 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,518 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,242 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,405 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 XDL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XDL, 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 XDL registered?

FE12 XDL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is FE12 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 XDL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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