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EO12 ZJU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,671 mi
Last recorded84,671 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 ZJU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 84,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 78,853 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 78,853 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 77,916 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 76,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AXLE BUSHINGS DELAMINATED. REC. ATTN. marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR AXLE BUSHINGS DELAMINATED. REC. ATTN. marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR NEAR 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe , springs and spring plates/wishbones quite rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 74,342 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pad condition (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NSR pad worn below limit and DISC signs of overheat. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AXLE BUSHINGS DELAMINATED. REC. ATTN. marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR AXLE BUSHINGS DELAMINATED. REC. ATTN. marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR NEAR 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe , springs and spring plates/wishbones quite rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,203 miles

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

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2020 71,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertray fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2020 71,204 miles

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertray fitted

offside front tyre badly worn inner sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,302 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,698 miles

Rear both sides tyres wearing low on shoulders,close to legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EO12 ZJU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc 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 EO12 ZJU, 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 EO12 ZJU registered?

EO12 ZJU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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