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BJ62 UZL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,787 mi
Last recorded187,787 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 UZL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 187,787 miles

Manufacturers underguard fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 178,523 miles

Manufacturers underguard fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge, 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded, near and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount area, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 170,342 miles

Manufacturers underguard fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing on near and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads on near and offside are coming down

Pass 3 Nov 2022 160,858 miles

Manufacturers underguard fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded, on near and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 147,498 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing near and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside trailing arm front bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 138,000 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 137,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on edges, particularly inner. Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 127,994 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 127,994 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 115,225 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacturers under guards fitted to engine not allowing a full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,328 miles

manufacturers engine guards fitted not allowing a full inspection

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0019 fitted (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0026 fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,730 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 68,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BJ62 UZL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ62 UZL, 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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BJ62 UZL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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