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BG12 JZU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,363 mi
Last recorded170,363 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 JZU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 170,363 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode slightly.

Pass 27 Jan 2025 159,966 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 159,966 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 153,159 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 146,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 137,542 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,628 miles

Offside Rear rear light lense damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2021 129,628 miles

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

Offside Rear rear light lense damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2019 119,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,120 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 100,867 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,547 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 78,410 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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BG12 JZU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG12 JZU, 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 BG12 JZU registered?

BG12 JZU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is BG12 JZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 JZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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