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R555 NCS

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,187 mi
Last recorded131,187 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 NCS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 131,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 126,029 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 119,874 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))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 114,200 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2022 108,958 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 108,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive under side very slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 97,048 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 90,682 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 84,534 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,174 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 59,967 miles

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

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

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

would strongly advise a g/o alinement check due to the very bad un-even wear on both front tyres

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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R555 NCS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R555 NCS, 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 R555 NCS registered?

R555 NCS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is R555 NCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 NCS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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