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DN12 FWW

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,534 mi
Last recorded178,534 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 FWW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 178,534 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 178,476 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension/subframe/brake components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 170,233 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 158,067 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 158,067 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 150,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 136,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 136,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 122,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 115,432 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heatshield insecure

high level brake light inop

Fail 25 Mar 2020 115,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heatshield insecure

high level brake light inop

Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 103,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 94,882 miles

Central stop light inop

Fail 30 Mar 2018 94,882 miles

Central stop light inop

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

Pass 26 Mar 2017 90,966 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,586 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,085 miles

some small chips in front windscreen

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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DN12 FWW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN12 FWW, 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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DN12 FWW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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