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ML12 SXM

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,132 mi
Last recorded70,132 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 SXM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 70,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface rust on all rear suspension parts

Pass 11 Dec 2024 68,948 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc pitted/scored/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 67,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 66,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 64,391 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2020 59,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,862 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 56,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,722 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 55,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm - chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm - chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,542 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 52,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 47,678 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 47,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,654 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 25 Feb 2015 35,653 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing screen

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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ML12 SXM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML12 SXM, 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 ML12 SXM registered?

ML12 SXM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is ML12 SXM safe to buy?

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