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LF62 XTU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,926 mi
Last recorded158,926 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 XTU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 158,926 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 150,129 miles

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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 140,696 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2022 140,638 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2021 133,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 127,976 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 19 Mar 2020 127,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm) (215/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 117,857 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 97,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 77,270 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 65,267 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,267 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 65,267 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LF62 XTU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF62 XTU, 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 LF62 XTU registered?

LF62 XTU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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