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AJ12 VLD

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,148 mi
Last recorded163,148 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VLD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 163,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 149,236 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 149,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected RETAINING CLIP MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 137,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 118,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Caliper Touching

Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,309 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn - close to failing (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 103,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn - close to failing (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AJ12 VLD is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 VLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ12 VLD registered?

AJ12 VLD is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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