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RE12 DKN

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests33 (30 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

450,817 mi
Last recorded450,817 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 DKN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

30 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 450,817 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 444,407 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 435,561 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 414,332 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 414,331 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2023 403,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 402,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 380,781 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 379,094 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 361,991 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 360,039 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 338,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 336,889 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 314,426 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 313,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 295,626 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 295,531 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 272,526 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 271,460 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 271,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 245,002 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 244,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 219,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 217,757 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 200,085 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 200,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 186,163 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 162,774 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 141,185 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 118,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

cannot clearly see front brake pads

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,006 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 74,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RE12 DKN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE12 DKN, 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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RE12 DKN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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