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MJ12 HYO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,992 mi
Last recorded120,992 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 HYO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,992 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 114,627 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 114,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted incorrectly removed headlamp fitted bulb correctly adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 105,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 105,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 98,311 miles

Front tyres worn low

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 90,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 77,707 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,017 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 4 Dec 2018 67,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush unbonded to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush unbonded to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,508 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 45,705 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 32,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MJ12 HYO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ12 HYO, 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 MJ12 HYO registered?

MJ12 HYO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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