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FE12 XEM

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

183,729 mi
Last recorded183,729 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 183,729 miles

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 183,729 miles

Exhaust system insecure hanging bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 172,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 157,668 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 153,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 142,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 133,697 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 123,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,937 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 114,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm anchor bush is split 75% through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off grill registration plate is secured to is insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm anchor bush is split 50% through and requires replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads both sides appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 103,486 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,967 miles

wear front discs

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,842 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,651 miles

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

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

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

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 XEM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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