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BV12 FOT

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,752 mi
Last recorded171,752 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 FOT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 171,752 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 168,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 165,305 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 159,918 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 155,218 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 155,217 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 149,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 141,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 141,196 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 119,518 miles

rear tyres tread perished, feathered and wearing low on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,623 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 102,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,133 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 87,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,561 miles

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewall

rear brake pads getting low

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 FOT is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

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

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