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LO61 TWM

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,196 mi
Last recorded161,196 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 TWM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 161,196 miles

slight panel damage around vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2024 158,727 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 158,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 154,438 miles

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

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

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

multiple points of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2022 152,899 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp has damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 149,962 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 149,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 149,277 miles

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

has body damage to n/s/r side

o/s/f abs wire incorrectly routed rubbing on anti roll bar link

rear silencer heatshield loose

Fail 19 Sep 2019 149,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

has body damage to n/s/r side

o/s/f abs wire incorrectly routed rubbing on anti roll bar link

rear silencer heatshield loose

Pass 20 Sep 2018 137,320 miles

Nearside Front 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 137,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 122,563 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 122,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 108,203 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 108,203 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,140 miles

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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LO61 TWM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LO61 TWM, 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 LO61 TWM registered?

LO61 TWM is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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