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PO62 APY

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,986 mi
Last recorded131,986 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 APY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 131,986 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all components attached, including suspension arms, shock absorbers, springs and anti-roll bar corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 131,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all components attached, including suspension arms, shock absorbers, springs and anti-roll bar corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 127,303 miles

Coolant leak signs of a coolant leak

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2025 127,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

Coolant leak signs of a coolant leak

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2024 124,049 miles

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2024 124,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2023 116,931 miles

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

limited vision of the inner brake pads advise wheel off inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2022 105,157 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 105,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wipers smeary ,advise renewing

Pass 27 Aug 2021 96,313 miles

corrosion in rear springs

Fail 27 Aug 2021 96,312 miles

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

corrosion in rear springs

Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,204 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 78,198 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,172 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear advise wheel of inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,906 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 54,906 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,711 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,428 miles

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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PO62 APY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PO62 APY, 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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PO62 APY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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