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BG12 TKJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,510 mi
Last recorded138,510 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 TKJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 138,510 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 138,510 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 132,280 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 132,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 128,923 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 124,655 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 124,655 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 155,433 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trialing arm / both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,076 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 114,068 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 109,995 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 109,990 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 100,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 91,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,570 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 57,743 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,067 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 TKJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG12 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

BG12 TKJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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