2012 FORD MONDEO2.0L Diesel

The 2012 Ford Mondeo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 October 2025 at 135,012 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior successful tests also closed with clean sheets. The record shows no recurring advisories or escalating faults, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that clears the annual MOT without flagged wear. Mileage sits at a typical level for a 14-year-old car, averaging roughly 9,644 miles per year against the 135,012 miles recorded. The tests show steady annual use: 114,737 miles in May 2022, 122,315 miles in May 2023, 127,809 miles in October 2024, and 135,012 miles in October 2025. A minor anomaly appears in early May 2023 when the car failed on 5 May at 122,309 miles yet passed three weeks later on 26 May at 122,315 miles with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a repair gap. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, which limits deeper wear inference. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody structural integrity, as the MOT history offers no visibility of latent corrosion or consumable condition between tests. The clean record implies previous owners addressed issues before each test, but high-mileage Mondeos of this era commonly develop worn anti-roll bar links and tired dampers not always caught by MOT pass criteria. Given the absence of recorded advisories across five tests, no specific recurring mechanical fault pattern demands targeted investigation. Pre-purchase checks should focus on confirming the no-defect status reflects genuine condition rather than test tolerance, with particular attention to exhaust emissions and drivetrain noise under load.