2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · AF12 VVA

The 2012 Ford Mondeo presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass recorded on 9 January 2026 at 121,800 miles. The most recent test shows no defects and no advisories, indicating the vehicle met all required standards at that point. Prior tests in January 2025 and January 2024 also returned passes with no faults logged, so the maintenance record reflects consistent compliance rather than recurring mechanical concerns. Mileage sat at 100,739 miles during the 19 January 2024 test, rose to 110,043 miles by 30 January 2025, and reached 121,800 miles by 9 January 2026. That equates to roughly 10,300 miles per year across the recorded period, slightly above the 8,700-mile annual average for a 14-year-old car of this type. The DVSA entries are sparse and show no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust, or structure, which suggests the previous keeper kept the car to a basic pass standard without deferred consumable neglect. Two failed entries on 30 January 2025 and 9 January 2026 list no defects, pointing to administrative or documentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical failure. The buyer should still verify the vehicle in person given its age. Inspect front and rear brake discs for lip wear, check coil springs and suspension arms for corrosion, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under load. Given the clean advisory history, no structural rust or binding calipers appear in the record. A pre-purchase inspection should nonetheless confirm underside integrity and genuine mileage continuity, since the dual pass-fail logs on identical dates warrant scrutiny of the test centre's records.