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RF12 JWU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

166,126 mi
Last recorded166,126 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 JWU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 166,126 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 157,253 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 148,310 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 139,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 126,976 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 126,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 114,167 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 7 Jul 2020 105,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 93,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 79,147 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,505 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 53,353 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 39,566 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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RF12 JWU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RF12 JWU, 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 RF12 JWU registered?

RF12 JWU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is RF12 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 JWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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