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VN12 XCP

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,269 mi
Last recorded113,269 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 XCP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 113,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 103,165 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 103,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 92,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat is loose

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear both axle arm bushes starting to split

Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 83,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 72,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

wipers poor

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,506 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,968 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat not fixing into place on height adjust.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tyre cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 43,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat not fixing into place on height adjust.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tyre cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 33,390 miles

child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,475 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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VN12 XCP is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN12 XCP, 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 VN12 XCP registered?

VN12 XCP is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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