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BV12 FLC

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,581 mi
Last recorded140,581 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 FLC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 140,581 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 132,709 miles

General corrosion to underside suspension components

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 125,684 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 119,021 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 113,184 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to record a result

Fail 24 Feb 2021 113,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

emissions too clean to record a result

Pass 2 Mar 2020 106,775 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn outer edges

both front tyres worn inner edges (strong advise)

emissions too clean to record a result

Fail 2 Mar 2020 106,775 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn outer edges

both front tyres worn inner edges (strong advise)

emissions too clean to record a result

Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,854 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Under body guard fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 15 Feb 2019 90,833 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Under body guard fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,455 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,508 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,131 miles

tow hitch removed at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,757 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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 FLC 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 78.6%.

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 BV12 FLC, 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 BV12 FLC registered?

BV12 FLC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BV12 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 FLC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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