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RF12 LMX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,890 mi
Last recorded96,890 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 LMX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 96,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 96,249 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 95,586 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 29 Sep 2023 95,586 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2022 93,757 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,871 miles

rear arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,436 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,686 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 80,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,831 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

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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RF12 LMX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF12 LMX, 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 RF12 LMX registered?

RF12 LMX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is RF12 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 LMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF12 LMX have outstanding finance?

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