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FN12 HJJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,973 mi
Last recorded179,973 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 HJJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 179,973 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2024 171,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 159,529 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 149,135 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 133,560 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/in poor condition.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,460 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 108,886 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 93,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 78,694 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,082 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 66,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,330 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sat nav in windscreen zone B

wiper blades smearing screen slightly

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 HJJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HJJ, 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 HJJ registered?

FN12 HJJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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