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NJ12 OFY

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,076 mi
Last recorded175,076 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 OFY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 175,076 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 175,076 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 166,417 miles

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2024 154,890 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2023 143,582 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to last exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 143,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords, very low on inner edge, tyre is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to last exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 143,527 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2022 131,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 127,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 124,810 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50R17 Badly worn on edge & Remaining Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Remaining Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 120,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,898 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,816 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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NJ12 OFY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black 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 NJ12 OFY, 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 NJ12 OFY registered?

NJ12 OFY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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