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L400 RLM

2012 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,151 mi
Last recorded84,151 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 RLM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 84,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 76,209 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 76,209 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 72,699 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,525 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,754 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 57,368 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 52,984 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres are deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,617 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,683 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 31,871 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,352 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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L400 RLM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L400 RLM, 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 L400 RLM registered?

L400 RLM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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The MOT history for L400 RLM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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