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LO12 NXJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,910 mi
Last recorded191,910 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 NXJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 191,910 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 178,476 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

body work damages in places

Pass 27 Jul 2024 163,451 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2023 149,024 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (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 18 Jul 2022 143,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 136,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise from the nearside wheel when rotated

Fail 13 Jul 2021 136,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise from the nearside wheel when rotated

Pass 24 Jul 2020 129,721 miles

all tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2020 129,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 121,370 miles

front brakes look low

Fail 11 Jul 2019 121,370 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brakes look low

Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,599 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 106,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,342 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 53,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LO12 NXJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LO12 NXJ, 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 LO12 NXJ registered?

LO12 NXJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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