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RV12 XKU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

253,143 mi
Last recorded253,143 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 XKU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 253,143 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 253,143 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 244,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 244,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 238,304 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 238,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 235,510 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 235,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 222,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 208,652 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 198,068 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 185,135 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 171,115 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

offside rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 22 Nov 2016 141,735 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 104,161 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 88,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,572 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XKU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV12 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

RV12 XKU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is RV12 XKU safe to buy?

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