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RV12 XLU

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,420 mi
Last recorded160,420 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 XLU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 160,420 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 153,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 145,607 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 145,593 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both Sides - 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit + Small Cut on Outer Edge, Advise to Change Soon - 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 142,183 miles

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 18 Jul 2022 132,604 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 123,251 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 9 Jun 2020 118,421 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 116,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 113,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2155017 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2155017 (4.1.E.1)

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake pads appear low

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,194 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 87,504 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 XLU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

RV12 XLU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 May 2012.

Is RV12 XLU safe to buy?

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