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PN12 LVF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,151 mi
Last recorded196,151 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 LVF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 196,151 miles

Front fog lights not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 196,149 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front fog lights not working

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 192,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 192,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 175,188 miles

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

rear trailing arm bush starting to split no movement at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2020 175,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

no smoking sticker not fitted n/s/f (taxi failure)

rear trailing arm bush starting to split no movement at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2019 135,146 miles

driver advised body work

off side driving lamp not working

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin but close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,918 miles

Brake performance not tested down to track rod end (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam as no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge but TAXI TEST FAIL as below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin but close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

smoking signs rear TAXI TEST FAIL non fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,299 miles

both front tyres starting to crack but no cords showing

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,208 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread grooves

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,947 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,179 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 39,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,277 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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PN12 LVF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN12 LVF, 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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PN12 LVF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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