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RK12 OUW

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,545 mi
Last recorded145,545 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 OUW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 145,545 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of block oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 126,706 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 122,192 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 112,283 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 101,763 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Several cuts but not to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 101,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Several cuts but not to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 87,072 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 87,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,353 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,149 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Feb 2015 33,059 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OUW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK12 OUW registered?

RK12 OUW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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