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SB12 GEO

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,039 mi
Last recorded121,039 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 GEO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 121,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 113,954 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 113,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside /offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 108,246 miles

Central exhaust heat shield detached

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 97,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2022 86,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,683 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 76,683 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 69,992 miles

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front rears at rear join swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (main) trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted limiting inspection of testable items

Fail 2 Apr 2019 60,687 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front rears at rear join swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (main) trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted limiting inspection of testable items

Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,119 miles

Front both o/s and n/s front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s [front] bushes (2.4.G.2)

minor scoring to windscreen through [A]zone

Fail 1 Apr 2017 56,065 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge. size 215/50R17. (4.1.D.1a)

Front both o/s and n/s front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s [front] bushes (2.4.G.2)

minor scoring to windscreen through [A]zone

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,392 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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SB12 GEO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB12 GEO, 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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SB12 GEO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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