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VU62 MTO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,705 mi
Last recorded148,705 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 MTO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 148,705 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 141,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 133,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 126,059 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 118,948 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 118,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 107,164 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 98,918 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,861 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,690 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 65,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,577 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,285 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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VU62 MTO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black 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 VU62 MTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU62 MTO registered?

VU62 MTO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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The MOT history for VU62 MTO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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