2012 Ford Mondeo 1.6L Petrol · FN12 HLD

The 2012 Ford Mondeo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 April 2026 at 50,610 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began with the 19 April 2023 pass at 45,823 miles. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the examined history, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards. Recorded mileage sits at 50,610 against an April 2026 test, equating to roughly 3,615 miles per year over the car's fourteen-year life. The DVSA entries are sparse but clean: 45,823 miles in April 2023, 47,323 in April 2024, 49,000 in April 2025, and 50,610 in April 2026. A failed test on 11 April 2024 at 47,323 miles shows no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault, with the same-day pass confirming the car was otherwise sound. Low annual use implies lighter load on drivetrain and consumables, though prolonged standing carries its own risks. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age. The Mondeo's 2012 platform is prone to rear subframe corrosion and front lower arm wear; the clean MOT record does not exempt these from scrutiny. Check for binding calipers and degraded rubber mounts that a no-defect test may overlook. Verify the April 2024 fail reason with DVSA, as the zero-defect entry is irregular. Otherwise, the history supports a well-kept, low-mileage example with no warning signs in the official record.