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VK12 XZJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,198 mi
Last recorded202,198 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XZJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2024 202,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 173,306 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 169,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 169,569 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 163,844 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 163,844 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 161,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r flexi brake pipe mounting loose

Fail 8 Sep 2021 161,162 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 159,029 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside +nearside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside +nearside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside +nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 138,949 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 138,949 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,753 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 108,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing from inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,581 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,649 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,753 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 52,504 miles

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2015 52,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

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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VK12 XZJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK12 XZJ, 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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VK12 XZJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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