2012 Ford Mondeo 1.6L Diesel · AF12 UEK

The 2012 Ford Mondeo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 December 2025 at 142,966 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results across the available history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,200 miles, typical for a 14-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 118,144 miles in January 2022, 118,745 in January 2023, 124,357 in January 2024, 134,525 in January 2025, and 142,966 in December 2025. The single low-increment year between early 2022 and early 2023, just 601 miles, hints at a period of limited use, but the subsequent climb confirms regular service since. No test failures or advisories appear in any entry, so the DVSA data gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A clean MOT sheet does not certify component condition, only that the car met minimum standards on the day. At 142,966 miles the buyer should still inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links for fatigue, as these wear silently between tests. Brake discs and calipers warrant a physical check for lip wear or sticking, and the underside should be examined for corrosion around sills and subframes despite no structural advisories being raised. Given five consecutive passes with zero defects, prior owners appear to have kept the Mondeo to a basic but consistent standard. The absence of recurring faults suggests no worsening mechanical pattern, though a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible on a high-mileage diesel of this age.