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JFZ 5181

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,903 mi
Last recorded81,903 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 5181
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 81,903 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 78,261 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 78,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 67,457 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 67,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 59,495 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 59,495 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 50,147 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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JFZ 5181 is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JFZ 5181, 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 JFZ 5181 registered?

JFZ 5181 is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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