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RJ12 HGM

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,270 mi
Last recorded170,270 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 HGM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 170,270 miles

Both Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front inner C.V gator starting to split

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 170,270 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Both Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front inner C.V gator starting to split

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 163,399 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 155,908 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 148,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 139,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 17 Mar 2021 139,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Mar 2020 134,024 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,195 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 121,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 104,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,322 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,013 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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RJ12 HGM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ12 HGM, 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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RJ12 HGM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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