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LS12 LYJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

249,680 mi
Last recorded249,680 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 249,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavliy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 239,710 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall badly scrubbed and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 239,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall badly scrubbed and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 236,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear damage to wheel arch

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2022 224,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 1 Dec 2021 209,570 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 209,566 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 201,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 201,957 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 184,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 163,430 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 163,426 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 113,852 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 113,852 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,571 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LS12 LYJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS12 LYJ, 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 LS12 LYJ registered?

LS12 LYJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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