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EK12 NBJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

235,248 mi
Last recorded235,248 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 235,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 225,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms front bushes worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service light on

Fail 22 Jun 2021 225,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms front bushes worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 27 Jan 2021 217,207 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 212,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 183,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 183,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 158,363 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 126,374 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 126,362 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres - inside edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,259 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,174 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,012 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 78,012 miles

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

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

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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EK12 NBJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK12 NBJ, 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 EK12 NBJ registered?

EK12 NBJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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