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AD12 BNU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,213 mi
Last recorded137,213 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BNU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 137,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 137,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 130,254 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components/bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres displaying age related cracking x2

Pass 6 Oct 2023 125,633 miles

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

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

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

Rear springs corroded

Rear stabilizer bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear subframe has age related corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,064 miles

Rear tyres beginning to crack on inner walls

Fail 18 Oct 2022 120,064 miles

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

Rear tyres beginning to crack on inner walls

Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,253 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 110,382 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,505 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 106,503 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,438 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 97,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,770 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 71,770 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,210 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 53,209 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AD12 BNU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey 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 AD12 BNU, 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 AD12 BNU registered?

AD12 BNU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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