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MA62 VSC

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,952 mi
Last recorded155,952 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 VSC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 155,952 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Areas of corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre undulating along inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 155,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS and OS rear number plate lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Areas of corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth low and undulating along inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre undulating along inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 147,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security top shock absorber mounting prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security top shock absorber mounting prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 147,555 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security top shock absorber mounting prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security top shock absorber mounting prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 137,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 128,853 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 128,853 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 121,658 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre at 2-3mm(0.4-1.4mm useable tread)and nearly worn through to inner cords/canvas on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2022 121,653 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre at 2-3mm(0.4-1.4mm useable tread)and nearly worn through to inner cords/canvas on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,844 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 112,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both osr and nsr ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,236 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords/ply on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush slightly worn but no exessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords/ply on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords/ply on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush slightly worn but no exessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords/ply on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 86,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords/ply on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush slightly worn but no exessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords/ply on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords/ply on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush slightly worn but no exessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords/ply on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,012 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge (215/50/17

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,930 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jul 2016 57,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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MA62 VSC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MA62 VSC, 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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MA62 VSC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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