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SC12 VDN

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,082 mi
Last recorded174,082 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 VDN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 174,082 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 174,081 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both steering rack gaiters split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 162,340 miles

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 154,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leakage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 154,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter detached from rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leakage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 125,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 125,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 102,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,334 miles

engine area not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 61,109 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SC12 VDN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC12 VDN, 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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SC12 VDN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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