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J222 JJL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,767 mi
Last recorded126,767 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 JJL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 126,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 119,869 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all connecting components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 119,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all connecting components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 112,774 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 edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 102,523 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,001 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 93,869 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 79,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,293 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 62,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,239 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,146 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,125 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 53,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 50,915 miles

offside inner sterring slight play

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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J222 JJL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J222 JJL, 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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J222 JJL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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