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BT12 AYF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,171 mi
Last recorded196,171 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 AYF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 196,171 miles

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

general underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 186,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 186,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 176,185 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and clamp modified

Fail 30 Jul 2024 176,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded and clamp modified

Pass 21 Jul 2023 166,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 154,725 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 142,596 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 142,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 133,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 124,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 124,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on side outer side wall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 113,996 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 102,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 90,312 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 68,496 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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BT12 AYF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYF, 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 BT12 AYF registered?

BT12 AYF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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