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FN12 GZS

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,665 mi
Last recorded139,665 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 GZS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 139,665 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 139,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 131,058 miles

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

nsf/osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2021 123,084 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

trailing arm bushes not pressed in to trailing correctly but secure and not causing any issues

Fail 15 Feb 2021 123,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 115,016 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,453 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn off on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s---front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,770 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 90,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

discs pitted

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,360 miles

n/s/r tyre stepped off inner edge and close too limit

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 GZS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN12 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

FN12 GZS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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