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2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,401 mi
Last recorded137,401 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 SEO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 137,401 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,471 miles

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

stone chip in screen bottom corner drivers side

Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,682 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 118,816 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 118,816 miles

Nearside 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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 113,140 miles

exhaust mount missing on rear

Pass 21 Jan 2021 110,444 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 110,443 miles

Offside 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))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,175 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 100,888 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,071 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,008 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,095 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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VN12 SEO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VN12 SEO, 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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VN12 SEO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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