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SJ62 OWP

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,927 mi
Last recorded138,927 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 OWP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 138,927 miles

Front cracking inner tyre walls

Pass 23 Oct 2024 134,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

condition of trailer socket

Fail 15 Oct 2024 134,463 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

condition of trailer socket

Pass 30 Oct 2023 129,966 miles

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2023 129,750 miles

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 113,381 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective System still supported; premature deterioration of flexy joint may occur. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer socket supported by temporary strap.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,537 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 102,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chassis end. Bonding collapsed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chassis end. Bonding collapsed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 92,108 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 17 Oct 2019 92,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing very close to the legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,830 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 77,752 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,239 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,569 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,006 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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SJ62 OWP is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ62 OWP, 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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SJ62 OWP is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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