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LV12 VXL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,722 mi
Last recorded79,722 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 VXL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 79,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 68,436 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 68,436 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 57,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 54,932 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 54,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,026 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 51,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 45,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,969 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 40,969 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 34,776 miles

both front tyres inner edge worn

Fail 14 Oct 2017 34,776 miles

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

both front tyres inner edge worn

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,553 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 27,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,807 miles

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

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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LV12 VXL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LV12 VXL, 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 LV12 VXL registered?

LV12 VXL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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