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ML62 PVF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,146 mi
Last recorded159,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 PVF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 159,146 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread AT FIXING/S (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH NS and os casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip/s (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody components

road wheel/s damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2025 159,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced suspect incorrectly located / fitted / faulty bulb (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NS AND OS 3mm + UNEVEN WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread AT FIXING/S (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop: NS (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH NS and os casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play HAS PLAY: NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip/s (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody components

road wheel/s damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2024 144,655 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 144,655 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 127,734 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 127,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 109,294 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 109,294 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Badly split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,240 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 80,265 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 68,903 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 58,557 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 37,078 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in inner joint

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

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

corrosion forming on inside face of front disc's

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 PVF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML62 PVF, 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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ML62 PVF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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