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MV12 PLX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,834 mi
Last recorded121,834 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 PLX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 121,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 121,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 110,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 102,976 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 102,976 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 102,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Aug 2022 97,989 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2021 94,062 miles

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

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Aug 2021 94,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,507 miles

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,711 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2019 85,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Aug 2018 80,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,165 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 73,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,583 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,466 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 58,466 miles

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

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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MV12 PLX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MV12 PLX, 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 MV12 PLX registered?

MV12 PLX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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