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BS 56

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,602 mi
Last recorded86,602 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 56
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 86,602 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 79,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 70,902 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 62,971 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 54,528 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 46,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 36,795 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 30,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges and step on very inner edge

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

Fail 15 May 2019 30,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on inner edge and cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, more so on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges and step on very inner edge

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

Pass 28 May 2018 20,876 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 19,183 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 17 Apr 2017 19,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,238 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF Tyre scrubbed on inner edge but no cords showing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BS 56 is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BS 56, 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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BS 56 is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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