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EK12 NMJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,816 mi
Last recorded169,816 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 169,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 159,637 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 150,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 149,459 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 147,419 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 147,414 miles

Fuel pipe leaking return pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 143,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 139,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 139,189 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17/95W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 124,730 miles

exhaust emission manufacturer's plate limit scrubbed off identification plate/default used.

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 106,417 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,740 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,999 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 74,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,653 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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EK12 NMJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK12 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

EK12 NMJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is EK12 NMJ safe to buy?

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