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VU12 XYE

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,623 mi
Last recorded147,623 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 XYE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 147,623 miles

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

slight separation n/s/r trailing arm bush. slight wear inner edge of n/s/f tyre. Heavy wear ( near cords ) on inner edge of o/s/f tyre.

Fail 3 Nov 2025 147,623 miles

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

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

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

slight separation n/s/r trailing arm bush. slight wear inner edge of n/s/f tyre. Heavy wear ( near cords ) on inner edge of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 5 Nov 2024 138,370 miles

Nearside mirror is loose

Fail 4 Nov 2024 138,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror is loose

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,900 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 128,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,126 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 118,284 miles

Manufactures engine, sil and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 118,284 miles

Manufactures engine, sil and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 112,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,242 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 105,242 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,655 miles

Manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 4 Oct 2017 84,655 miles

Manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,607 miles

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

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

tow ball not fitted

trays & covers fitted

trays & covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2014 43,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,040 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)

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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VU12 XYE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VU12 XYE, 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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VU12 XYE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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