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AJ62 MXA

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,785 mi
Last recorded128,785 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 MXA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 128,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2024 123,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 123,531 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 117,907 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 Sep 2023 117,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 113,482 miles

Both track rod end dust covers deteriorating

Corrosion on front & rear suspension components

Fail 6 Sep 2022 113,482 miles

Both track rod end dust covers deteriorating

Corrosion on front & rear suspension components

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 104,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,131 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 81,748 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 81,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,344 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 67,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 42,867 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 42,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 31,117 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 31,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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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AJ62 MXA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ62 MXA, 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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AJ62 MXA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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