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VU62 LMF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,065 mi
Last recorded169,065 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 LMF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 169,065 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

dual mass flywheel vibrating

Fail 12 Jun 2024 169,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

dual mass flywheel vibrating

Pass 8 Mar 2023 157,815 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 157,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 130,635 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 119,152 miles

Rearmost exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2021 119,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Forward most (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Forward most (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rearmost exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,578 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,569 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 98,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,033 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 89,033 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,136 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,960 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,855 miles

trays & covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 68,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

trays & covers 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 LMF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU62 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

VU62 LMF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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