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SF62 SZZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,017 mi
Last recorded167,017 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF62 SZZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 167,017 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 167,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 154,018 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 141,416 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 129,207 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 129,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 117,269 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,822 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,965 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,939 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,549 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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SF62 SZZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SF62 SZZ, 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 SF62 SZZ registered?

SF62 SZZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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