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PO12 ELJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,319 mi
Last recorded147,319 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 147,319 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 147,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge 235/45/18 XL

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 143,049 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 235/45/18

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 143,048 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 235/45/18

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 141,876 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 134,320 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 134,071 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE --- TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 123,720 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 113,618 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 113,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 105,389 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,936 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 101,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,869 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,581 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 86,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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PO12 ELJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PO12 ELJ, 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 PO12 ELJ registered?

PO12 ELJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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