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LP61 BCF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,456 mi
Last recorded154,456 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 BCF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 154,456 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 140,341 miles

under body surface corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 135,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 134,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 132,181 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 132,180 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 132,167 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,240 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 107,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged paring brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush badly worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn

front lamp malfunction message displayed

Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,853 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn on edges

bonnet doesn't catch on main catch

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,088 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 45,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,586 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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LP61 BCF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LP61 BCF, 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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LP61 BCF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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