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R12 RUD

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 RUD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 128,688 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 128,687 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 122,158 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 122,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 116,418 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,906 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 111,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,864 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,470 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 88,591 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 88,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,253 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,945 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2015 64,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,489 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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R12 RUD is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R12 RUD, 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 R12 RUD registered?

R12 RUD is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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