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R555 HRJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,445 mi
Last recorded166,445 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 HRJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 166,445 miles

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2024 159,164 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns+os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 159,164 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns+os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 152,128 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 145,255 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 133,026 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,986 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 112,752 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 112,752 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,849 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,849 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter clamp insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 103,805 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,852 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 96,564 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2017 96,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,986 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 87,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,480 miles

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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R555 HRJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black 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 R555 HRJ, 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 R555 HRJ registered?

R555 HRJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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