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J15 DSL

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,928 mi
Last recorded122,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 DSL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 122,928 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 115,560 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 107,420 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 100,703 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 100,487 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 97,167 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 83,283 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,454 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,710 miles

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

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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J15 DSL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J15 DSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J15 DSL registered?

J15 DSL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is J15 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 DSL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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