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LT12 DCU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

240,645 mi
Last recorded240,645 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 DCU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 240,645 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 240,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 225,058 miles

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

front o/s & n/s brake flexi hoses insecure in brackets

Pass 7 Jun 2021 209,390 miles

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

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 26 Jan 2021 197,050 miles

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Fail 25 Jan 2021 197,041 miles

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

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 3 Aug 2020 179,994 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 165,637 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 165,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,793 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,836 miles

Under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 6 Aug 2018 77,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,509 miles

No smoke detected on acceleration

Under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,231 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 50,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,233 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,864 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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LT12 DCU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT12 DCU, 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 LT12 DCU registered?

LT12 DCU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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