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BF12 FZO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,942 mi
Last recorded129,942 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FZO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 129,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 119,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 119,917 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 115,333 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 110,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH DISCS PLUS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH INNER PADS 80% WORN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 110,541 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR ARMS LARGE ROUND BUSHES.(MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH DISCS PLUS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH INNER PADS 80% WORN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,070 miles

drivers seat slight movement

Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,334 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,160 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 91,160 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,981 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 87,166 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,055 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,852 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,842 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 48,856 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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BF12 FZO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF12 FZO, 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 BF12 FZO registered?

BF12 FZO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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