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DG08 ALE

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

200,618 mi
Last recorded200,618 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ALE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 200,618 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 193,053 miles

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

Rear springs corroded (both)

Pass 13 Jul 2023 179,376 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 168,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 159,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 148,931 miles

n/s/f strut top assembly slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2019 136,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,335 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 113,159 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 113,107 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,667 miles

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

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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DG08 ALE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DG08 ALE, 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 DG08 ALE registered?

DG08 ALE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DG08 ALE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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