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VK62 HFL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

211,914 mi
Last recorded211,914 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 HFL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 211,914 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 211,914 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2024 197,143 miles

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

Front Lower gearbox mount worn

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive underside of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2024 197,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower gearbox mount worn

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive underside of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 187,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d rubber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside trailing arm bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 187,322 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d rubber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside trailing arm bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 178,093 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside trailing arm bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 178,093 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside trailing arm bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 169,463 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyre perishing and out of shape

Pass 15 Sep 2020 162,117 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 153,154 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 144,464 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 138,926 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 138,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 132,427 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

top cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,255 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 104,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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VK62 HFL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK62 HFL, 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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VK62 HFL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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