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KW12 LFA

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

266,455 mi
Last recorded266,455 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 LFA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 266,455 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 253,091 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 253,091 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 241,770 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 241,433 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 225,606 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 225,606 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 204,550 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 179,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 156,375 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 135,821 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 118,383 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,867 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 116,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,332 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 72,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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KW12 LFA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black 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 KW12 LFA, 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 KW12 LFA registered?

KW12 LFA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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