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EJ12 FWT

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,692 mi
Last recorded159,692 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FWT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 159,692 miles

all Suspension components & rear subframe & both rear bottom arms & both rear coil springs & under vehicle heavily corroded & plastic sills fitted

all rear bushes as deteriorated

all the Exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 22 May 2026 159,644 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

all Suspension components & rear subframe & both rear bottom arms & both rear coil springs & under vehicle heavily corroded & plastic sills fitted

all rear bushes as deteriorated

all the Exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 155,660 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion & inner sills

Fail 29 May 2025 155,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread & wearing on edge 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion & inner sills

Pass 6 Jun 2024 150,840 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 143,829 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 143,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 138,214 miles

Front under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 131,486 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 124,287 miles

Rear Exhaust shield loose

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 124,260 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust shield loose

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

Pass 17 May 2019 114,764 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 105,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 95,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2017 95,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 13 May 2016 85,782 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 66,537 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 66,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EJ12 FWT is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 EJ12 FWT, 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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EJ12 FWT is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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