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W121 LDY

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,583 mi
Last recorded168,583 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 LDY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 168,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 160,165 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2023 147,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 133,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,999 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,798 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 102,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,790 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 89,790 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,746 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,703 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,038 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Road wheel slightly damaged offside and nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 53,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Road wheel slightly damaged offside and nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre is bald on the inside and outside edges

Pass 30 Apr 2016 43,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nail in offside and nearside rear tyres

offside and nearside front tyres side walls are slightly damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2016 43,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in offside and nearside rear tyres

offside and nearside front tyres side walls are slightly damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,364 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)

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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W121 LDY 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 75%.

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 W121 LDY, 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 W121 LDY registered?

W121 LDY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is W121 LDY safe to buy?

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