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EX12 LNK

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,307 mi
Last recorded88,307 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 LNK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer wall plus worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus o/side are bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seat belts not checked due to seat being loaded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 83,724 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 83,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 83,679 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 78,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 71,543 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 71,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,696 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 60,318 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,560 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,457 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 39,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 30,147 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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EX12 LNK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 EX12 LNK, 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 EX12 LNK registered?

EX12 LNK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EX12 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 LNK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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