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VU12 XZG

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

230,659 mi
Last recorded230,659 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 XZG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 230,659 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 230,102 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))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front seat brackets poor and only just met requirement/require attention

Pass 18 Mar 2025 198,226 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn smooth on inner shoulders and require attention (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 198,216 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn smooth on inner shoulders and require attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 172,005 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly according to sidewall instructions

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 171,983 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly according to sidewall instructions

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 142,910 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 142,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 124,832 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 124,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 115,811 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 103,170 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,808 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 79,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 63,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,038 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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VU12 XZG is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XZG, 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 VU12 XZG registered?

VU12 XZG is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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