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RJ61 LGU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

311,048 mi
Last recorded311,048 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 LGU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2024 311,048 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 283,416 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 283,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 259,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 233,832 miles

Nearside Front tie bar has slight play

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 233,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tie bar has slight play

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

coolant level low

Pass 13 Sep 2021 201,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 201,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 195,341 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 195,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 181,193 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 130,439 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 130,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 129,748 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 129,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 117,523 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 117,523 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 93,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 89,564 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,784 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 81,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,334 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,196 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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RJ61 LGU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RJ61 LGU, 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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RJ61 LGU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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