2012 Ford Mondeo 1.6L Diesel · YE62 AEK
2012 Ford Mondeo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 115,750 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE62 AEK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2024
- 115,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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YE62 AEK MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Mondeo (YE62 AEK) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YE62 AEK Mileage History
- 19/04/202297,107 mi
- 03/04/2023106,017 mi+8,910 mi
- 02/04/2024115,750 mi+9,733 mi
Average of roughly 9,537 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
This 2012 Ford Mondeo diesel is a reasonable buy for a budget-conscious buyer, provided the noted wear items are addressed. Its MOT history is free of failures, but rising mileage and worn tyres mean some immediate maintenance spend is likely.
When negotiating on this Mondeo, use the April 2024 MOT advisories — worn near and offside rear tyres and a front inner brake disc worn on the friction face — as leverage for a price reduction covering at least two rear tyres and a brake inspection. Request the full service history to confirm timing belt and diesel filter intervals have been observed, as no aggregate model data is available to offset gaps in records. Given the 2020 advisories for rear suspension arm bushes, ask whether these were replaced or merely monitored, since worn bushes can worsen with mileage.
As a 1560cc diesel registered in December 2012, this Mondeo falls into a later Euro 5 emissions band with standard rate road tax for a diesel of this age, typically £190 per year as of the 2024/25 period. Insurance group for a 2012 Mondeo 1.6 diesel is generally moderate (Group 14-18), keeping premiums accessible for most drivers. Estimated annual running cost including fuel, tax, insurance and routine maintenance is around £1,200-£1,500, with the 115,750 mileage meaning upkeep such as tyres and brakes will recur more frequently than on a lower-mileage example.
On viewing, physically check the rear tyres for the edge wear noted at the 2024 MOT and confirm both are above the 1.6mm legal limit, replacing as needed. Inspect the front brake discs for the inner friction face wear flagged in April 2024 and measure remaining thickness against Ford spec. Review the rear suspension arms for bush condition given the 2020 advisories for near and offside wear, and look for any cracking on outer tyres as previously recorded.
The white 2012 Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCi (YE62AEK) has covered 115,750 miles as of its April 2024 MOT, averaging roughly 9,500 miles per year since first registration in December 2012. MOT records show a clean pass history with no failures, though the 2024 test flagged worn rear tyres and a worn front brake disc face, and the 2020 test noted perishing tyres and worn rear suspension bushes. With no model aggregate reliability data available, assessment rests on the individual history, which suggests a consistently roadworthy but increasingly aged vehicle.
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- Steering Rack / Pump GroanSerious
The power steering system on the Mk4 Mondeo features a fine plastic mesh filter integral to the base of the fluid reservoir. Over time, fluid breakdown and particulate contamination clog this non-serviceable mesh, starving the power steering pump of fluid. The resulting hydraulic cavitation causes loud groaning and whining noises when turning the wheel, creates air bubbles in the reservoir, and quickly overheats the pump. If ignored, the starving pump sheds metal debris, contaminating and ruining the entire steering rack.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom FractureModerate
The electrical wiring loom connecting the vehicle body to the tailgate passes through a flexible rubber bellows conduit at the top hinge area. Constant flexing and sub-zero winter temperatures harden the thin PVC insulation on the wiring. The copper conductors fatigue and fracture cleanly inside the rubber sleeve, causing individual tailgate electrical circuits to fail intermittently or drop out completely. In some cases, exposed wires short-circuit together, blowing fuses and disabling central locking.
- Powershift 6DCT450 Transmission Judder & FailureSerious
The Getrag 6DCT450 (MPS6) six-speed wet dual-clutch transmission fitted to automatic 2.0 TDCi and 2.0 EcoBoost models requires rigorous oil and external filter replacements every 37,500 miles (3 years). If maintenance is neglected, microscopic clutch material and plastic damper guide debris circulate in the transmission fluid, clogging the delicate solenoids of the mechatronic unit. This causes severe shudder on takeoff, delayed gear engagement, missing reverse or even gears, and eventual total transmission breakdown.
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