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BL12 FGD

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,971 mi
Last recorded159,971 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 FGD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 159,971 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge + 3mm

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (very strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 152,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer C.V. Gaiter leaking grease at large end , close to brake disc

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 6 Sep 2024 152,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer C.V. Gaiter leaking grease at large end , close to brake disc

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 19 Sep 2023 144,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & Corroded inner areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Area of main tread at 1.9 mm , secondary tread balding on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner & outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Engine under guard missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Area of main tread at 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both worn , suspect at wear limit ? (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 134,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driveshaft C.V. Gaiter leaking grease at large end

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush bonding partially detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bonding partially detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease , close to brake components (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Areas of main tread at 2.0 mm , secondary tread bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Area of main tread at 2.5 mm , secondary tread low / balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Note Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine ? starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 112,271 miles

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

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at 2.5 mm , secondary tread balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at 2.5 mm , side wall damaged & a screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , all around under guard ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,453 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 16 %

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit , 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit , 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyres ; Tread , secondary tread balding on outer edge , Nearside front

Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,562 miles

Brakes ; Brake pads low at rear, worn to 3 mm approx

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 20 % , n/s lower performance

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; Side wall inner & outer areas worn , suspect driven on deflated , nearside rear

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,171 miles

Brakes ; rear brake pads worn to 4 mm approx

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; n/s/f tread close to wear bars & bald outer edge , suspect close to cords

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,095 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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BL12 FGD is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL12 FGD, 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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BL12 FGD is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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