CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL12 FOJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,703 mi
Last recorded91,703 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 FOJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 91,703 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

offside inner cv boot damp with grease

suspension components showing surface corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2026 91,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

offside inner cv boot damp with grease

suspension components showing surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2025 86,254 miles

nearside/offside front tyres worn on inner edges

surface corrosion in most rear suspension components

wear/corrosion front brake disc faces

Pass 24 May 2024 81,081 miles

nearside/offside rear coil springs corroded at lower base of springs

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

some wear/corrosion front brake disc faces

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,961 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

some wear/corrosion front brake disc faces

surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres and with some uneven tread wear

Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,797 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 67,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,211 miles

some separation nearside/offside rear trailing arm front main mounting bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,712 miles

some slight seperation in nearside/offside rear trailing arm front mounting bushes

Fail 21 Aug 2020 59,712 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

some slight seperation in nearside/offside rear trailing arm front mounting bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,946 miles

some separation in nearside/offside rear trailing arm mounting bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,226 miles

nearside/offside front tyres worn on edges and with surface cracks

slight seperation in nearside/offside rear trailing arm centre mounting bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,752 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

some separation in nearside/offside rear suspension trailing arm main mounting bushes

wear/corrosion in front brake disc inner faces

Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,746 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

some separation in nearside/offside rear trailing arm main mounting bushes

wear/surface corrosion in front brake disc faces

Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,903 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

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
Full Ford Mondeo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL12 FOJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SL12 FOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL12 FOJ?

You can check the full history of SL12 FOJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL12 FOJ registered?

SL12 FOJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is SL12 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 FOJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL12 FOJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL12 FOJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.