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SP12 TPF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,301 mi
Last recorded74,301 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 TPF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 74,301 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 68,466 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 68,441 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,844 miles

Clutch biting point high

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Lower rear gearbox mount worn

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 61,844 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Clutch biting point high

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Lower rear gearbox mount worn

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 53,468 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 53,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda 1.08, c/o 0.00 H/c 2ppm c/o idle 0.00 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,608 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 46,608 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Large phone holder in centre (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 31,165 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 31,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 18,747 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 17,712 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 17,033 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 17,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 15,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,268 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 12,246 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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SP12 TPF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP12 TPF, 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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SP12 TPF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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