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LO12 ONX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,619 mi
Last recorded177,619 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 ONX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 177,619 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 177,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 168,318 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective just after flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 168,318 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective just after flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 155,021 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 155,021 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 147,975 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jun 2022 141,667 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point & wearing bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 141,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point & wearing bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 137,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 137,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 129,912 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 120,071 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 109,489 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,384 miles

Front tyres getting low on treads

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s front screen stone chip damaged in zone (a) on legal limit at time of test if gets any larger will become MOT failure item

rear brake pads just starting to wear low

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 ONX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey 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 ONX, 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 ONX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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