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BJ62 VAE

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

302,990 mi
Last recorded302,990 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VAE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 302,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 302,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 297,451 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 297,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 224,326 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 224,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 146,770 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 117,106 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 117,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,506 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearin on its inside edge flat spoting

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 87,506 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearin on its inside edge flat spoting

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VAE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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