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Ford Mondeo

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 XELMOT history

LS12 XEL is a silver diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 28 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 300,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

LS12 XEL silver Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
300,528 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
21,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XEL was last recorded at 300,528 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 3,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
296,791 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,737 miles
Average per year
21,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 300,528 miles
  • 2024 – 296,791 miles
  • 2023 – 289,149 miles
  • 2022 – 281,772 miles
  • 2021 – 276,067 miles
  • 2020 – 234,480 miles
  • 2019 – 209,188 miles
  • 2018 – 182,080 miles
  • 2017 – 165,039 miles
  • 2016 – 128,173 miles
  • 2015 – 77,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass300,528 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass300,528 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    300,528 miles
    Test number
    893690762820
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail300,528 miles (+3,737)2 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,528 miles
    Test number
    155630855972
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass296,791 miles (+7,642)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    296,791 miles
    Test number
    255478820010
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Light Not Working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass289,149 miles (+7,377)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    289,149 miles
    Test number
    961010624218
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass281,772 miles (+24)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    281,772 miles
    Test number
    247175819037
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail281,748 miles (+5,681)1 dangerous6 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,748 miles
    Test number
    461384021706
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount bearing collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm both bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm both bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm both bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass276,067 miles (+20,105)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    276,067 miles
    Test number
    750694742965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass255,962 miles (+21,482)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    255,962 miles
    Test number
    499121950851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass234,480 miles (+15,164)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    234,480 miles
    Test number
    701127859981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass219,316 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    219,316 miles
    Test number
    774788474688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail219,264 miles (+10,076)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,264 miles
    Test number
    633895310754
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass209,188 miles (+10,817)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    209,188 miles
    Test number
    312319826357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass198,371 miles (+16,291)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    198,371 miles
    Test number
    115402744282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass182,080 miles (+17,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    182,080 miles
    Test number
    243382427852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass165,039 miles (+18,801)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    165,039 miles
    Test number
    130959571664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass146,238 miles (+18,065)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    146,238 miles
    Test number
    403263686769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass128,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    128,173 miles
    Test number
    836487251693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail128,173 miles (+16,560)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,173 miles
    Test number
    460472437144
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  19. Pass111,613 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,613 miles
    Test number
    759063932675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,375 miles (+32,047)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,375 miles
    Test number
    814343811919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,328 miles
    Test number
    565565225137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,328 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,328 miles
    Test number
    605745925162
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS12 XEL

Does LS12 XEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 XEL expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XEL?
The MOT on LS12 XEL expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 XEL done?
LS12 XEL was recorded at 300,528 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 21,962 miles a year.
Has LS12 XEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XEL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 XEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 XEL find?
LS12 XEL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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