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J16 GEO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,937 mi
Last recorded115,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 GEO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 115,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge 215/50/17

Pass 9 Jul 2025 110,487 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm in places and worn on both edges 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm in places and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspesnion components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2024 105,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage run soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 102,231 miles

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

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,023 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush split but not resulting in movement

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

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

heatshield loose

rear springs coroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,190 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 93,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 81,333 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,323 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,559 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 68,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,643 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2017 36,995 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 36,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,145 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 20,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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J16 GEO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J16 GEO, 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 J16 GEO registered?

J16 GEO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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