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LFZ 3951

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,285 mi
Last recorded132,285 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 3951
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 132,285 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 132,267 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 119,573 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,830 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 100,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 94,543 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 94,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 88,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 76,539 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,925 miles

rear radias arm bushes starting to feather

Fail 21 Oct 2017 55,756 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear radias arm bushes starting to feather

Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly split on edges of cup

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,811 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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LFZ 3951 is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,600cc 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 LFZ 3951, 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 LFZ 3951 registered?

LFZ 3951 is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LFZ 3951 safe to buy?

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