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LG62 ETU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,433 mi
Last recorded158,433 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 ETU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 158,433 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

oil leaks

Pass 13 Nov 2024 148,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 148,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 137,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front wipers slight smear

Offside Front drivers seat slight movement up and down but secure

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 127,756 miles

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

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

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

both sides rear tyres slight wear at edges

Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,910 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,115 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 May 2019 101,377 miles

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

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

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

both number plates de laminating

Pass 11 May 2018 92,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 May 2017 83,910 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

both front discs corroded on inner sides

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and worn on edge

Pass 12 May 2016 74,994 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APRX 2MM and wear on edges !

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat/belt

n/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3/4mm

some wear corrosion front brake discs

Fail 12 May 2016 74,994 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APRX 2MM and wear on edges !

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat/belt

n/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3/4mm

some wear corrosion front brake discs

Pass 20 May 2015 66,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG62 ETU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LG62 ETU, 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 LG62 ETU registered?

LG62 ETU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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