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BT12 AUP

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,023 mi
Last recorded161,023 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 AUP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 161,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 161,023 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 149,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 149,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 138,699 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 138,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 131,723 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 122,446 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 122,442 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,256 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,612 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 42,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,110 miles

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

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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BT12 AUP is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT12 AUP, 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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BT12 AUP is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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