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MJ12 VZH

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,083 mi
Last recorded149,083 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 VZH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 149,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 146,115 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 146,100 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 141,196 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION HAS COROSION ON VARIOUS PARTS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear REAR SUSPENSION HAS COROSION ON VARIOUS PARTS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 136,493 miles

Front front suspension has corrosion in several parts

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

Rear rear suspension has corrosion in several parts

Pass 6 Jul 2022 133,113 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 131,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded around the spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded spring mount\cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 131,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush aka axle bushs badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush aka rear axle bushs badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded around the spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded spring mount\cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,164 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 130,981 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 122,636 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 122,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 84,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 VZH is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ12 VZH, 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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MJ12 VZH is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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