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LR62 AFA

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,343 mi
Last recorded177,343 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 AFA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 177,343 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 173,912 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 173,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 159,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Oct 2022 159,770 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Wrong type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Rear Heat shield insecure likely to fall off

Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,995 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 144,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 130,098 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 130,068 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 118,510 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,484 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 106,484 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake application slightly uneven.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,352 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre brake light not working

Exhaust corroded

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2017 91,352 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre brake light not working

Exhaust corroded

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,289 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 68,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front brake discs worn and lipped

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front brake balance requires attention

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,221 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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LR62 AFA 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 LR62 AFA, 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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LR62 AFA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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