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SB12 AFJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,482 mi
Last recorded194,482 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 AFJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 194,482 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension components corroded - not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Dec 2022 186,524 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 186,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 178,484 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 170,676 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2019 152,263 miles

Front wipers worn

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 122,894 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,715 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,673 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 86,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 61,784 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 61,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SB12 AFJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB12 AFJ, 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 SB12 AFJ registered?

SB12 AFJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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