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EF62 LWR

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,579 mi
Last recorded139,579 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 LWR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 139,579 miles

Fuel Cap outer seal Deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2025 139,579 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Cap outer seal Deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2024 130,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 120,937 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2022 113,198 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 113,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 104,253 miles

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,202 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 98,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 92,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,030 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 71,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 58,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

advise knock from steering rack area, nothing seen on lock to lock checks and raised suspension test...

advise undershileds and engine covers fitted... obscuring some items....

Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,610 miles

undershileds and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 43,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undershileds and engine covers 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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EF62 LWR is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EF62 LWR, 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 EF62 LWR registered?

EF62 LWR is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is EF62 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 LWR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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