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VU62 LHC

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,717 mi
Last recorded152,717 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 LHC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 152,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 141,615 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 131,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 122,008 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,828 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 114,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,304 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 100,015 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 92,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,961 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 76,961 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,214 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 66,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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VU62 LHC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU62 LHC, 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 VU62 LHC registered?

VU62 LHC is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is VU62 LHC safe to buy?

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