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V40 MEL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,515 mi
Last recorded94,515 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 MEL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 94,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 91,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 80,289 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 66,200 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 53,673 miles

Rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,014 miles

rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,144 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

offside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,710 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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V40 MEL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V40 MEL, 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 V40 MEL registered?

V40 MEL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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