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C20 DVC

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

214,242 mi
Last recorded214,242 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 DVC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 214,242 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 200,257 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 187,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 174,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 163,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 150,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 3 Jan 2020 137,011 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 120,865 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 120,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 105,347 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,318 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,077 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,273 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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C20 DVC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 C20 DVC, 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 C20 DVC registered?

C20 DVC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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The MOT history for C20 DVC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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