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ML12 GMU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,402 mi
Last recorded141,402 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 GMU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 141,402 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 141,401 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 132,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 124,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut caps missing.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel nut caps missing.

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Service due on dash.

Fail 16 Feb 2019 124,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut caps missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel nut caps missing.

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service due on dash.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 115,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

service due on dash

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 115,153 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

service due on dash

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 107,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,939 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 97,939 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,541 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 82,541 miles

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

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

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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ML12 GMU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ML12 GMU, 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 ML12 GMU registered?

ML12 GMU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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