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SH12 XCL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,098 mi
Last recorded85,098 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 XCL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 85,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension and components rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2025 78,366 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,374 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 68,096 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 65,632 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 65,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,082 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,765 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,222 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 50,471 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,206 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge also cracking slightly between tread

Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,711 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,566 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE EDGE WORN

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SH12 XCL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SH12 XCL, 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 SH12 XCL registered?

SH12 XCL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is SH12 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 XCL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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