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GU12 FLZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,110 mi
Last recorded166,110 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 FLZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 166,110 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 157,890 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 157,890 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 150,278 miles

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 3 Aug 2023 141,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 133,521 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 133,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 126,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 119,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 113,147 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGES / TYRE 3MM

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear TYRE 3MM

Fail 12 Jul 2019 113,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGES / TYRE 3MM

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear TYRE 3MM

Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,174 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,327 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2017 97,680 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low

wipers just clearing screen

Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,276 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to limit tyre is staggered on tnner edge and has a stepped tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge tyre has stepped tread

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,384 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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GU12 FLZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU12 FLZ, 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 GU12 FLZ registered?

GU12 FLZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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