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FH12 SOJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,251 mi
Last recorded137,251 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 SOJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 137,251 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 137,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 133,413 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 129,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 9 Feb 2024 129,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,700 miles

light corrosion on front lower suspension arms

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

slight corrosion on rear subframe & suspension arms

some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 7 Feb 2023 121,700 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

light corrosion on front lower suspension arms

slight corrosion on rear subframe & suspension arms

some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front blade bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 109,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BLADE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 104,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fatigue in outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fatigue in outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,064 miles

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,815 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,957 miles

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

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

both front tyres considerably worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FH12 SOJ 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 FH12 SOJ, 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 FH12 SOJ registered?

FH12 SOJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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