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FE12 XXB

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,149 mi
Last recorded153,149 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 153,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlight has water inside lens

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 153,149 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front headlight has water inside lens

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 152,212 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper has small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 152,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper has small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 150,227 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bulge in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 147,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

damage to n/s/r bodywork

Pass 7 Mar 2022 143,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 139,999 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 139,999 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 136,717 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 133,570 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 125,261 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 125,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 117,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 110,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,940 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 103,940 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,302 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 59,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 XXB is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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