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SD62 SXT

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,827 mi
Last recorded139,827 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 SXT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 139,827 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 129,681 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 115,451 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 108,716 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOW BRAKING EFFORT ON OFFSIDE REAR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 99,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 May 2022 99,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm plus worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm plus worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 87,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,378 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,322 miles

Front Tyres 3mm tread left.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Showing signs of heating. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 74,321 miles

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

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

Front Tyres 3mm tread left.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Showing signs of heating. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm tread left.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,424 miles

Trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 60,424 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,998 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 45,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,252 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,358 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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SD62 SXT is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SD62 SXT, 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 SD62 SXT registered?

SD62 SXT is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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