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SC12 VDV

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,641 mi
Last recorded196,641 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 VDV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 196,641 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 187,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 178,579 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 172,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 172,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 166,277 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 147,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Jan 2021 147,140 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 123,275 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,263 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,440 miles

Nearside Front slight sidewall damage on tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Very badly torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and bald on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 107,440 miles

rear brake application uneven possibly due to pad wear/calliper?? (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front slight sidewall damage on tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Very badly torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and bald on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VDV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDV, 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 SC12 VDV registered?

SC12 VDV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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