Ford Mondeo (2012)
2012 Ford Mondeo
CarHunch analysed 20,608 real MOT records for the 2012 Ford Mondeo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Ford Mondeo's 78.8% pass rate sits just below the UK average of 80%, and nearly half of these vehicles (49.7%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a serious concern for safety-critical systems. The diesel models that make up 93% of the cohort pass at 78.6%, while the minority petrol engines fare notably better at 82.6%, suggesting diesel powertrains show earlier wear.
At just under 95,000 miles average, these Mondeos are mid-mileage examples for their age, yet they're recording 2.84 failures and 20 advisories per test on average—indicating electrics, suspension, and braking wear accumulate quickly. Before buying one, have an independent inspection focus on the brake system and check the MOT history yourself for the pattern of dangerous defects; this model needs closer attention than most.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2012 Ford Mondeo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 49.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (93%) | 19,230 | 78.6% | 2.87 |
| Petrol (7%) | 1,377 | 82.6% | 2.4 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Ford Mondeo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Ford Mondeo vehicles fall between 70,793 and 117,500 miles.
2012 Ford Mondeo — Still on the Road
14,061 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Ford Mondeo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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54.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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54.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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36.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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35.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.8%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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