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SD12 EKF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,610 mi
Last recorded108,610 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 EKF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 108,610 miles

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

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

Rear fuel tank straps corroding

Rear parking brake has some travel in leaver

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 108,609 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mtg broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear fuel tank straps corroding

Rear parking brake has some travel in leaver

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 104,608 miles

Fuel tank straps corroding

Hand brake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on shoulders and wearing close to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 101,625 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover fitted

front to rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2024 101,625 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper park brake lever stuck on (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine cover fitted

front to rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2024 101,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper park brake lever stuck on (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake lagging slightly

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,643 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 88,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 64,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,801 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,077 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 30,223 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread but not showing cords

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,035 miles

surface cracking x2 rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

x2 rear indicater bulbs starting to emit white light

x2 rear suspension arm forward bushes starting to displace

Fail 21 Mar 2016 25,035 miles

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

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

surface cracking x2 rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

x2 rear indicater bulbs starting to emit white light

x2 rear suspension arm forward bushes starting to displace

Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,412 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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SD12 EKF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SD12 EKF, 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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SD12 EKF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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