2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · CL06 SET

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2012 Ford Mondeo was conducted on 26 June 2025, resulting in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Reviewing the available history, the vehicle has demonstrated a consistent and stable maintenance trend, passing each subsequent annual test without any advisory items raised by the examiner. The single failure recorded on 8 August 2022 is somewhat unusual given that no specific defect codes are listed, which may indicate a minor issue that was rectified off-site prior to the immediate retest on the same date, or a data entry irregularity. Overall, the absence of any advisory notes across the most recent tests suggests the vehicle has been kept in good mechanical order, with no immediately pressing wear items flagged by the DVSA at the time of inspection. The recorded mileage of 98,941 miles over approximately 14 years equates to an annual average of around 7,067 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and broadly consistent with average UK driver usage. There do not appear to be any significant gaps in the recorded mileage that would suggest prolonged periods of standing, nor any rapid accumulation that might indicate unusually high wear on the drivetrain, clutch, or braking components. This moderate usage pattern is generally favourable for longevity, particularly regarding major mechanical assemblies, though it does mean the vehicle has covered enough miles to warrant careful attention to mid-life consumables such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust mounting points. Given the clean MOT record and the absence of any advisory items, the prospective buyer should focus on age and time-related degradation rather than chasing specific defects identified at test. A 14-year-old vehicle will be particularly susceptible to tyre sidewall perishing and cracking from UV exposure and age, even if the tread depth remains legal, so all four tyres should be inspected closely for hairline cracks and the date code on the sidewall checked. Brake discs, particularly on a car that may have experienced periods of lighter use, can suffer from corrosion around the outer edge and lipping, and calipers may bind due to lack of regular exercise, leading to uneven pad wear or a pulling sensation under braking. A thorough test drive should include firm pedal applications from higher speeds to check for brake shudder and listen for any grinding or squealing indicative of worn pads or seized slider pins. Beyond the braking system, attention should turn to the 12V battery, which on a vehicle of this age is likely due for replacement regardless of its current state, and to the condition of all fluid systems including coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid, none of which are assessed at MOT but all of which degrade with calendar age. The underside of the vehicle should be examined on a ramp for any signs of surface corrosion, oil leaks from the engine or transmission, or perished flexible brake hoses and fuel lines. Finally, verifying a complete service history with stamps or invoices at the correct mileage intervals will provide additional reassurance, as will a diagnostic scan for any stored fault codes in the engine and transmission control units, which would not be picked up during a standard MOT inspection.