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2012 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

94,858 mi
Last recorded94,858 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 EST
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 94,858 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 94,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,093 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 8 Nov 2024 107,779 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 107,748 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front and rear subframes corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,685 miles

Offside Front Lower 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))

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,185 miles

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

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

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,399 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 98,399 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 67,445 miles

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 8 Sep 2022 90,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 90,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,220 miles

smoke level low no print out

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,820 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,124 miles

smoke level low no print out

Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 61,189 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2019 61,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,710 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 64,710 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise brake judder on front brakes under heavy braking

Pass 6 Nov 2018 57,368 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,608 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 44,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 43,340 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 35,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,840 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 27,488 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 19,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 12,301 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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GU57 EST is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 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 GU57 EST, 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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GU57 EST is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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