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RK12 OSZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,001 mi
Last recorded200,001 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 OSZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 200,001 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 200,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 182,596 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 182,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2025 170,446 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

radiator and inter cooler loose

Fail 3 Jul 2025 170,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

radiator and inter cooler loose

Pass 11 Jul 2024 132,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 109,063 miles

Both front foglamps taped over with Black tape

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps painted with Black product (4.1.4 (b))

Radiator and turbo intercooler loose

Fail 14 Nov 2023 109,062 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components Towbar brackets appear to be home made with sub standard welds and fixings (6.1.6 (g) (i))

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

Both front foglamps taped over with Black tape

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps painted with Black product (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc fouled by ball joint heatshield (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Radiator and turbo intercooler loose

Pass 21 Jun 2023 106,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 106,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 88,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 71,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,931 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 4 Nov 2019 63,143 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,958 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 49,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 41,753 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 34,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 26,855 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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RK12 OSZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK12 OSZ, 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 RK12 OSZ registered?

RK12 OSZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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