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BV12 FAF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,300 mi
Last recorded216,300 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 FAF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 216,300 miles

All underbody and components corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 201,421 miles

Front No plate cracked

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tow bar been removed

Fail 4 Aug 2022 201,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working inc daytime running light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tow bar been removed

Pass 10 Jun 2021 173,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 151,635 miles

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

near side front bumper damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2020 151,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

near side daytime running lamp missing

near side front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2019 126,898 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2019 126,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2018 94,586 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

towbar electrics damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,531 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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BV12 FAF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BV12 FAF, 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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BV12 FAF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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