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FN12 OSX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,480 mi
Last recorded155,480 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 155,480 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 146,860 miles

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

front and rear sub frames corroded and painted with under seal

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 140,550 miles

front and rear sub frames covered in underseal

front tyres wearing slightly uneven

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 135,237 miles

rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 128,611 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 121,119 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 121,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 117,203 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 112,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 105,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 98,252 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 89,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,311 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 OSX 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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

FN12 OSX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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