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NG12 LJX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,157 mi
Last recorded184,157 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 LJX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 184,157 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 184,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 184,118 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced majority of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 181,157 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 167,853 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 149,576 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,904 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 121,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate light dim

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 106,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate light dim

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,324 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 94,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,082 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,517 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NG12 LJX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NG12 LJX, 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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NG12 LJX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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