2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · BS06 BGS
2012 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 69,936 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BS06 BGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 69,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BS06 BGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Mondeo (BS06 BGS) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
BS06 BGS Mileage History
- 18/03/202255,726 mi
- 15/03/202359,873 mi+4,147 mi
- 26/02/202462,228 mi+2,355 mi
- 03/03/202565,234 mi+3,006 mi
- 23/03/202669,936 mi+4,702 mi
Average of roughly 3,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Mondeo Mk4 (CD345)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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