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LV12 VZN

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

211,652 mi
Last recorded211,652 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 VZN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 211,652 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 211,652 miles

Fuel system component leaking dpf fuel injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

rear heat shield

Pass 27 May 2025 204,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear disc backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear disc backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak will require attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 204,228 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail strut top bearing has siezed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear disc backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear disc backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak will require attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 194,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline pipe at the flexi pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 194,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has small amount of play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm spring mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline pipe at the flexi pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 179,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 179,994 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 161,277 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive advise Further Inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 161,270 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Scrubbed on Inner Edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise Further Inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 141,449 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 141,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image twisted anti-clockwise (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 125,042 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 107,613 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 107,613 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,718 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 72,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 57,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,277 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 42,277 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 VZN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VZN, 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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LV12 VZN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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