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EX12 LXO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,894 mi
Last recorded152,894 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 LXO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 152,894 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 150,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 141,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 129,648 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 119,344 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 119,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 109,513 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 105,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 105,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,804 miles

both front tyre worn on inner shoulders

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,564 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 81,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,800 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 66,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre worn close to limit 235/40/19

front brake disc corroded inner face

front brake pads very low

Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,555 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

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 LXO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXO, 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

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What year was EX12 LXO registered?

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

Is EX12 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 LXO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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