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EO12 HSU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,604 mi
Last recorded140,604 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 HSU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 140,604 miles

under neath painting

Fail 3 Apr 2026 140,590 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 137,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 132,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 128,129 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,376 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 123,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER PIPE AFTER DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 118,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR OF CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 118,757 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE, NO LONGER PREVENTS THE INGRESS OF DIRT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR OF CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F, N/S/F N/S/R, CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 113,447 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 113,444 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,193 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 78,541 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 78,541 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,936 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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EO12 HSU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EO12 HSU, 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 EO12 HSU registered?

EO12 HSU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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