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OXZ 4257

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,628 mi
Last recorded163,628 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXZ 4257
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 163,628 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 162,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 151,762 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 141,396 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 130,919 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 105,210 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,449 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 81,449 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,442 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,442 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,551 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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OXZ 4257 is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OXZ 4257, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OXZ 4257 registered?

OXZ 4257 is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is OXZ 4257 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXZ 4257 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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