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EF12 WHW

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,048 mi
Last recorded174,048 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 WHW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 174,048 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and been repaired at n/s/r silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides around suspension mounting for trailing arm bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 162,142 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 162,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm front bush hanging out of cradle of arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 153,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 136,184 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 113,776 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,389 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF12 WHW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF12 WHW, 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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EF12 WHW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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