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SD62 SZL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,852 mi
Last recorded101,852 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 SZL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 101,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 84,250 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 84,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 65,479 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective mid and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (inner edges worn) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 65,479 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective mid and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (inner edges worn) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 48,074 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight insecurity in offside headlamp, affecting the aim.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 48,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arms have split and badly worn bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight insecurity in offside headlamp, affecting the aim.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 34,991 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 29,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 26,031 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre age related cracking to outer wall

Pass 31 Aug 2017 17,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 16,750 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 7,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 6,261 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring some items

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 SZL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD62 SZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD62 SZL registered?

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

Is SD62 SZL safe to buy?

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