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RM59 RAE

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,628 mi
Last recorded90,628 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM59 RAE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 90,628 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,195 miles

engine cover and undertrays and side skirts fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2025 116,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 77,296 miles

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2024 77,296 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 108,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 62,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 27 Aug 2022 42,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 42,031 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 102,656 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 102,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 99,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,675 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,068 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,189 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,738 miles

front brake pads low 4mm

rear brake pads low 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,165 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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RM59 RAE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RM59 RAE, 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 RM59 RAE registered?

RM59 RAE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is RM59 RAE safe to buy?

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