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P33 FTS

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,683 mi
Last recorded158,683 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 FTS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 158,683 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 158,683 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 149,025 miles

ADVISE: suspension components/ bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Pass 14 Dec 2023 136,298 miles

ADVISE: suspension components/ bushes, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f tyre is getting low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/f tyre is getting low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 136,245 miles

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

ADVISE: suspension components/ bushes, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are worn/pitted/corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f tyre is getting low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/f tyre is getting low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both rear faces of the brake discs are worn/pitted/corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 122,556 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 118,648 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 114,670 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 80,247 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 11 Sep 2018 80,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge/perished .. 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished on inside edge ... 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge/perished .. 215/5017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge/ perished ... 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,819 miles

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

under trays fitted

windscreen slightly damaged/ cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,422 miles

advise undertray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,088 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 19,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P33 FTS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P33 FTS, 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 P33 FTS registered?

P33 FTS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is P33 FTS safe to buy?

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