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SG12 MDY

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,967 mi
Last recorded104,967 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 MDY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 104,967 miles

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

Rear suspension & subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Jul 2026 104,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension & subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 104,944 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling arms bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2025 100,727 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,132 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 95,070 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,561 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 90,560 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both most front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 86,765 miles

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

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

general condition of front suspension of the vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2021 86,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

general condition of front suspension of the vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2020 83,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged within Zone A (Stone Chip), not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 6 Apr 2020 83,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged within Zone A (Stone Chip), not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,222 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 63,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,356 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,085 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 41,085 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 30,707 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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SG12 MDY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SG12 MDY, 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 SG12 MDY registered?

SG12 MDY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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