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AJ62 OWM

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,539 mi
Last recorded155,539 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 155,539 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 155,367 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure at front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 146,067 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut bearing slighty seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 136,038 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear subframe,front and rear suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 124,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads getting lower. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,988 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 112,988 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,185 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 90,799 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,414 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,175 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 63,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,458 miles

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 OWM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ62 OWM, 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 OWM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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