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LN12 YFM

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

357,824 mi
Last recorded357,824 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 YFM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 357,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 357,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 333,950 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Covers, block view.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, has a flat spot. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 333,797 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Covers, block view.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, has a flat spot. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 300,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 300,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (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))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 262,406 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 230,083 miles

Lower Guards block view.

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 204,169 miles

Central Front Lower Engine Guard Fitted Restricting View

Fail 29 Aug 2017 203,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Front Lower Engine Guard Fitted Restricting View

Pass 6 Mar 2017 172,143 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 172,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 149,068 miles

Nearside Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 111,277 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 111,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 91,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,576 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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LN12 YFM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LN12 YFM, 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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LN12 YFM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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