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SD62 SYX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,722 mi
Last recorded125,722 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 125,722 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath components

Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,341 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 115,341 miles

Nearside 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 107,041 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 107,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged badly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres reached wear indicators. 215/55 r16 97w

Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,761 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,674 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 102,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,191 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 98,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,069 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,552 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,037 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,412 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,392 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 SYX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

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

Is SD62 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 SYX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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