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VU62 LJF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,630 mi
Last recorded199,630 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 LJF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 199,630 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 186,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 186,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 174,583 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 174,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 161,840 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 161,840 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 146,381 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2018 146,381 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2017 136,684 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 136,684 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 125,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,778 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2015 95,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear fog light not working

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted

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 LJF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VU62 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

VU62 LJF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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