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HK12 DGY

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,119 mi
Last recorded167,119 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 DGY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 167,119 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s , n/s ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2025 167,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s , n/s ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 155,221 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 155,205 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 147,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 143,041 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 142,063 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 124,743 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 120,071 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 116,724 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 116,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 115,743 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,577 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,190 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,691 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 95,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,973 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 66,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,280 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 65,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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HK12 DGY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK12 DGY, 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 HK12 DGY registered?

HK12 DGY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is HK12 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 DGY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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