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SJ62 OTB

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,937 mi
Last recorded161,937 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 OTB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 161,937 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 161,933 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 153,582 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel welded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 153,421 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel welded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 144,873 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 137,184 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 125,933 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 116,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 105,805 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,953 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 97,953 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,863 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,469 miles

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

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

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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SJ62 OTB is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black 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 SJ62 OTB, 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 SJ62 OTB registered?

SJ62 OTB is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SJ62 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ62 OTB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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