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ML62 OTU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,774 mi
Last recorded141,774 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 OTU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 141,774 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear link rods have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 130,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2025 130,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 122,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 113,286 miles

Nearside NUMBER PLATE LAMP - LIGHT OUTPUT REDUCED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre TYRE HAS TWO METAL OBJECTS IN TREAD ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEPTH OF CUT UNCLEAR- DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 113,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested DIPPED BEAM INOPERATIVE (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside NUMBER PLATE LAMP - LIGHT OUTPUT REDUCED

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADE TORN AT END (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre TYRE HAS TWO METAL OBJECTS IN TREAD ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEPTH OF CUT UNCLEAR- DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 101,931 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 97,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 92,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,531 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,127 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,536 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,350 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 69,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 51,434 miles

engine cover and under shield fitted obscuring vehicle 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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ML62 OTU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML62 OTU, 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 ML62 OTU registered?

ML62 OTU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is ML62 OTU safe to buy?

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