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LD12 SVE

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,445 mi
Last recorded130,445 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 SVE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 130,445 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 130,445 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 122,303 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 116,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 111,041 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 111,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sat Nav (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 104,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 96,106 miles

Front Wipers Smeary

Rear Brake Pads Worn Low

Pass 24 Apr 2020 91,808 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded - Inner

Rear Discs Corroded

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

Offside Rear Tyre Perished - Tread Area

Rear Brake Pads Wearing Low

Both Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,874 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,282 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 70,282 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,172 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 45,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,012 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 35,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LD12 SVE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD12 SVE, 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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LD12 SVE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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