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KW12 LFN

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,847 mi
Last recorded124,847 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 LFN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 124,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 124,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 122,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Fail 13 Feb 2025 122,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 12 Feb 2024 119,894 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 12 Feb 2024 119,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 13 Feb 2023 117,343 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 114,729 miles

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 3 Feb 2021 112,393 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 112,393 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 110,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 110,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 107,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 98,130 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 98,130 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 79,906 miles

Engine covers fitted

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near side front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 79,906 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near side front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 61,399 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 61,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly, tread stepped on inner edges

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 LFN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KW12 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

KW12 LFN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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