2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · ML12 AAE
2012 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 103,506 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML12 AAE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 103,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML12 AAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Mondeo (ML12 AAE) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
ML12 AAE Mileage History
- 13/09/202293,740 mi
- 09/05/202397,709 mi+3,969 mi
- 10/05/202397,709 mi
- 15/08/2025103,506 mi+5,797 mi
Average of roughly 3,344 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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