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BE03 HOW

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,678 mi
Last recorded182,678 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE03 HOW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 182,678 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces starting to delaminate (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 170,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 163,423 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 152,773 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms, bushes cracking/perished no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s rear tail light out

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 152,736 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear discs scored/pitted inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms, bushes cracking/perished no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s rear tail light out

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 143,112 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 116,500 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,593 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 95,409 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,118 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 66,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,499 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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BE03 HOW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BE03 HOW, 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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BE03 HOW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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