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EX12 LZM

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,093 mi
Last recorded116,093 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 116,093 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 109,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 109,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 102,398 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 102,398 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge. 235/45/18 ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,292 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 87,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.73mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 74,570 miles

Both front tyres wearing their edges.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 235/45R18 worn on inner edge and worn low @ 1.9mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,387 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 60,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,910 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low @ 2.5mm. 235/45ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres BADLY worn on inner edges. Almost through to cords.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low @ 1.7mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,274 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,125 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 LZM 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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

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

Is EX12 LZM safe to buy?

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