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RV12 GVF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,281 mi
Last recorded188,281 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 GVF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 188,281 miles

front and rear suspension arms and sub frame all corroded rear body sells and rear axle axle mounts corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 181,610 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 175,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 171,833 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 166,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 166,454 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 144,165 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Fail 30 Jul 2019 144,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 118,297 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear indicators

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 21,122 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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RV12 GVF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RV12 GVF, 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 RV12 GVF registered?

RV12 GVF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 GVF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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