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FH12 EXX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

242,422 mi
Last recorded242,422 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 EXX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 242,422 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 238,450 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 238,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2023 232,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 226,646 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 221,845 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 215,374 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 207,275 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 196,748 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 29 May 2018 196,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 164,117 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 164,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 131,356 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FH12 EXX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH12 EXX, 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 FH12 EXX registered?

FH12 EXX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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