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SL12 ZTU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,084 mi
Last recorded128,084 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 ZTU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 128,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 116,643 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 116,640 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 116,629 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 110,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 107,727 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk mechanism sticking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre badly corroded and slight leak

various component corrosion

Pass 16 May 2022 101,628 miles

component corrosion

Fail 16 May 2022 101,628 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery flat

component corrosion

Pass 10 May 2021 92,246 miles

front exhaust cat flexi section deteriorated

general component corrosion

slight play osf roll bar link

Fail 10 May 2021 92,246 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

front exhaust cat flexi section deteriorated

general component corrosion

slight play osf roll bar link

Pass 15 May 2020 85,560 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

osr trailing arm bush split, separated

Fail 15 May 2020 85,560 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

osr trailing arm bush split, separated

Pass 16 May 2019 73,617 miles

both front wishbone front bushes slightly seperating

exhaust hangers badly corroded and deteriorated

nsr trailing arm bush split

osf fog lamp broken

osr trailing arm bush split/seperated and play

unable to test rear seatbelts

Fail 16 May 2019 73,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front wishbone front bushes slightly seperating

exhaust hangers badly corroded and deteriorated

nsr trailing arm bush split

osf fog lamp broken

osr trailing arm bush split/seperated and play

unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 10 May 2018 58,964 miles

osr trailing arm bush split separated and play / nsr trailing arm bush split

Pass 18 May 2017 47,157 miles

both trailing arm bushes separating

rear tyres worn /perished 2155017

Pass 3 May 2016 34,366 miles

both trailing arm bushes separating

front tyres 3mm and osf edge very worn 2155017

osr tyre pressure was low

Pass 20 May 2015 22,938 miles

trailing arm bushes slightly seperating

Fail 20 May 2015 22,938 miles

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

nsf tyre close to limit and perished 2155017

trailing arm bushes slightly seperating

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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SL12 ZTU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey 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 SL12 ZTU, 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 SL12 ZTU registered?

SL12 ZTU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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