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NL12 ONV

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,234 mi
Last recorded169,234 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 ONV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 169,234 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Strong diesel smell from under bonnet, no visible leaks at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2021 169,115 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed big patch on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wing mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Strong diesel smell from under bonnet, no visible leaks at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2020 159,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 159,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 148,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant level low

Pass 10 Feb 2018 136,967 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 109,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 81,167 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 54,227 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 53,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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NL12 ONV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NL12 ONV, 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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NL12 ONV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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