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SD12 KWS

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,856 mi
Last recorded143,856 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 KWS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 143,856 miles

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

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

slight smear from wiper blades

Pass 18 May 2022 129,638 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 113,840 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 113,840 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 19 May 2020 103,556 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge215/55 16 97w xl

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 73,966 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge215/55 16 97w xl

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,681 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 56,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,008 miles

all 4 tyres worn

rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,485 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 KWS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SD12 KWS, 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 KWS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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