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R12 FKS

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,891 mi
Last recorded104,891 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 FKS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 104,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 102,511 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 102,506 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 99,211 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 94,704 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 90,059 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 85,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 80,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 73,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 68,031 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,040 miles

advise small chip in screen zone a

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,462 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,574 miles

stone chip in zone A - repaired

Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre have uneven tread wear on the inner tread.

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge.

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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R12 FKS 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 92.9%.

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 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 R12 FKS, 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 R12 FKS registered?

R12 FKS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is R12 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 FKS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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