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FN12 GZH

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

278,072 mi
Last recorded278,072 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 GZH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 278,072 miles

Front registration plate cracked

All 4 suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Both sides rear lower suspension arms show surface corrosion

Brake pedal rubber shows wear

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges & approaching wear markers 2mm

Offside front inner driveshaft cv gaiter deteriorating/slight leak

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges & approaching wear markers 2mm & slightly mishapen

Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2024 270,192 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside front inner constant velocity boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside front and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 270,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side Due to lamp unit missing/damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD EXPOSED CORDS 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside front inner constant velocity boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front headlamp unit slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Offside front fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside front and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 261,913 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front headlamp unit slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Offside front fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 261,913 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside rear trailing arm bush (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside rear trailing arm bush (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front headlamp unit slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Offside front fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 237,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 218,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 210,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 197,443 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))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 197,443 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 163,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 151,893 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,915 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 105,886 miles

Engine cover + Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Offside rear brake pads broken on edges - advise to replace

Offside rear tyre has nail in

Wipers streak slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,092 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,473 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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FN12 GZH is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FN12 GZH, 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 FN12 GZH registered?

FN12 GZH is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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