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K17 CAF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,180 mi
Last recorded107,180 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 CAF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 107,180 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,376 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread and wearing inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread and wearing inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2022 96,353 miles

Exhaust system insecure front @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp in-op

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,063 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,664 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,445 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 75,193 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 65,432 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 55,073 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 55,073 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,655 miles

no smoke on BET

Fail 28 Nov 2016 45,655 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

no smoke on BET

Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,429 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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K17 CAF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K17 CAF, 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 K17 CAF registered?

K17 CAF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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