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FH12 SFX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,715 mi
Last recorded208,715 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 SFX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 208,715 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 208,700 miles

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

Central Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 172,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 172,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 154,979 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 154,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,501 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 117,013 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 116,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 112,035 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2019 112,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 73,539 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 47,710 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,786 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 29,652 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,470 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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FH12 SFX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH12 SFX, 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 FH12 SFX registered?

FH12 SFX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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