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BG12 TBV

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,524 mi
Last recorded150,524 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 TBV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 150,524 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 141,821 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 141,820 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 136,578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 128,646 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 128,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 120,748 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 112,099 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 97,376 miles

Nearside Front headlamp , water inside lamp

Nearside Rear tyre , 3 mm and wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre , wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre , wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,838 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 73,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge / sidewall

Fail 15 Nov 2017 73,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge / sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,485 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,498 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 39,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG12 TBV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG12 TBV, 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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BG12 TBV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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