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LM61 ZDO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,729 mi
Last recorded256,729 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 ZDO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 256,729 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 256,666 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 241,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to turn white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 241,897 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked with white chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked with white chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked with white chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked with white chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs lead as marked with white chalk (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to turn white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted rubbing on tyre as marked with white chalk (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 229,216 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 210,250 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSR indicator becoming pale (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 210,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSR indicator becoming pale (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 165,150 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 165,142 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 May 2016 159,586 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 140,896 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 137,489 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,922 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 105,855 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 105,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LM61 ZDO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LM61 ZDO, 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 LM61 ZDO registered?

LM61 ZDO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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