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SW12 HPY

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,266 mi
Last recorded178,266 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 HPY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 178,266 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 178,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 149,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 129,628 miles

Rear surface rust under the vehicle

Fail 10 Apr 2024 129,622 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Rear surface rust under the vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,838 miles

Central Rear exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

Nearside Front 3-4mm

Offside Front brake caliper spring missing

Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,838 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 77,520 miles

General corrosion on underside components,

Fail 21 Apr 2020 77,520 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

General corrosion on underside components,

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,410 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 51,041 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 9 May 2017 38,814 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 38,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 29,629 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,691 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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SW12 HPY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HPY, 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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SW12 HPY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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