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JM53 JBM

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,745 mi
Last recorded121,745 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM53 JBM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 121,745 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 115,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,527 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 101,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 90,498 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,873 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,672 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,655 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 52,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,909 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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JM53 JBM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JM53 JBM, 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 JM53 JBM registered?

JM53 JBM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is JM53 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM53 JBM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JM53 JBM have outstanding finance?

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