2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · VN62 FBA
2012 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 139,543 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN62 FBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 139,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN62 FBA 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 (VN62 FBA) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
VN62 FBA Mileage History
- 10/07/2024126,852 mi
- 28/06/2025131,545 mi+4,693 mi
- 28/06/2025131,546 mi+1 mi
- 04/07/2026139,136 mi+7,590 mi
- 10/07/2026139,543 mi+407 mi
Average of roughly 6,351 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: Average
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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
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