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J20 DBG

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,916 mi
Last recorded116,916 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 DBG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 116,916 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2024 109,996 miles

slight rear suspension corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 103,420 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,167 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 8 Sep 2021 88,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,423 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 83,421 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,901 miles

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,564 miles

offside rear radius arm bush slightly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,607 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,501 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,686 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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J20 DBG is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J20 DBG, 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 J20 DBG registered?

J20 DBG is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is J20 DBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 DBG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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