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N10 DAO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,650 mi
Last recorded72,650 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 DAO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 72,650 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 72,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 70,529 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 68,582 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 66,649 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 66,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 64,051 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 61,873 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 61,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 59,855 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 59,855 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 57,232 miles

front inner brake disc rusting [advice]

Pass 2 Dec 2017 55,305 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 52,242 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,111 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaqvily worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,875 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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N10 DAO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N10 DAO, 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 N10 DAO registered?

N10 DAO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is N10 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N10 DAO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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