2012 Ford Mondeo: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2012 Ford Mondeo
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
Heavy or uneven power steering
Power steering problems, often from a blocked filter, can make the steering heavy or the assistance uneven.
At the viewing: Turn the wheel lock to lock while parking and at low speed. It should feel smooth and evenly light.
Air-con condenser failure
The air-conditioning condenser was a common failure; many were replaced under warranty.
At the viewing: Run the air-con on its coldest setting. It should blow cold within a minute or two.
Windows and central locking playing up
Electric windows can open by themselves after the car has been left locked, and the remote locking can be temperamental. New key batteries sometimes fix it; a new coded key costs around £150.
At the viewing: Lock and unlock several times with the remote and check every window closes fully.
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Other years
Every year of the Ford Mondeo compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 605 | Tyres 21% |
| 2021 | 2,395 | Tyres 26% |
| 2020 | 6,827 | Tyres 28% |
| 2019 | 13,346 | Tyres 28% |
| 2018 | 21,164 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 32,762 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 48,422 | Tyres 31% |
| 2015 | 52,157 | Tyres 32% |
| 2014 | 34,760 | Tyres 36% |
| 2013 | 37,828 | Suspension 39% |
| 2011 | 39,456 | Suspension 44% |
| 2010 | 46,859 | Suspension 49% |
| 2009 | 45,665 | Suspension 52% |
| 2008 | 43,196 | Suspension 55% |
| 2007 | 33,806 | Suspension 53% |
| 2006 | 21,318 | Brakes 53% |
| 2005 | 17,865 | Brakes 53% |
| 2004 | 11,499 | Brakes 54% |
| 2003 | 6,833 | Brakes 53% |
| 2002 | 5,289 | Brakes 51% |
| 2001 | 4,545 | Brakes 50% |
| 2000 | 2,082 | Suspension 48% |
| 1999 | 1,200 | Suspension 50% |
| 1998 | 727 | Suspension 51% |
| 1997 | 525 | Suspension 45% |
| 1996 | 534 | Suspension 44% |
| 1995 | 347 | Suspension 51% |
| 1994 | 252 | Suspension 54% |
| 1993 | 225 | Suspension 48% |