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RF12 LNC

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,224 mi
Last recorded126,224 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 LNC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 126,224 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 126,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 112,554 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 112,554 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 103,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 95,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 86,041 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 86,041 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 78,007 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 68,194 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,595 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 48,654 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 30,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,582 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 18,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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 LNC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RF12 LNC, 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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RF12 LNC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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