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EX12 LYW

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,428 mi
Last recorded69,428 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 LYW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 69,428 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 59,283 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 59,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 59,209 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

underside suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2024 59,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,374 miles

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

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTY

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 54,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,674 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 51,672 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 44,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,603 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,058 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 34,058 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,605 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 LYW 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 68.8%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

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

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