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LO12 OAD

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,572 mi
Last recorded136,572 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 OAD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 136,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2026 136,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2025 131,288 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 125,227 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 125,227 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 119,282 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 119,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s-wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 113,418 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 113,418 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 108,972 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 May 2021 108,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2020 106,187 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 101,088 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 89,635 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 81,887 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge

Pass 18 May 2016 74,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged but legal at time of test

o/s rear wheel inner rim slightly misshaped

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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LO12 OAD is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LO12 OAD, 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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LO12 OAD is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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