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SW12 BXC

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,114 mi
Last recorded100,114 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 BXC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 100,114 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 95,649 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 89,589 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 89,589 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt snapped and hanging out (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 82,736 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2023 82,736 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,049 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,540 miles

rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2021 68,540 miles

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

n/s/r disc damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,034 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 55,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,460 miles

front brakes worn and corroded

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,030 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 35,030 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,662 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 29,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres low

rear pads low

Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,808 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 15,808 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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SW12 BXC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 SW12 BXC, 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 SW12 BXC registered?

SW12 BXC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is SW12 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 BXC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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