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AJ62 NLZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,687 mi
Last recorded139,687 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 NLZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 139,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2026 139,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 130,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,510 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 115,275 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2022 115,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,256 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2021 97,256 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,539 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,067 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,676 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,137 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,126 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Is at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Is at1.6 mm (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 NLZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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