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BD12 LHC

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,715 mi
Last recorded157,715 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LHC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 157,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 153,047 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 126,556 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 94,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen obstructions from zone b screen ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

top up oil before test 0.5ltr

Pass 15 Jun 2020 87,668 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 87,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 66,795 miles

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

Central Front remove ornements from dash covering screen n/s/f

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bowed and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,006 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very slight splitting in front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very slight splitting in front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge near 2mm wearbars

Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear slight distortion on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 44,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure scrubbed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear slight distortion on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 32,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r/sill dented

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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BD12 LHC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD12 LHC, 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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BD12 LHC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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