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MB02 BAX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,487 mi
Last recorded117,487 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB02 BAX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 117,487 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing cover insecure

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 117,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wing cover insecure

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 102,575 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 102,458 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,621 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 92,618 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 88,098 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,766 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,036 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 60,746 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 54,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 54,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,234 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,890 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edge. 2. Nail in offside rear tyre.

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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MB02 BAX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MB02 BAX, 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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MB02 BAX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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