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FE12 VWA

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,446 mi
Last recorded122,446 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 VWA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 122,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 1/4 panel damage.

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,032 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 120,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 116,757 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 111,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2022 111,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,553 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 90,195 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,365 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 88,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached wing dirt shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just passed mot requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 71,006 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,671 miles

Front brake discs just starting to wear

Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,985 miles

front wipers just passed test

Pass 20 May 2015 29,783 miles

nearside rear tyre just starting to wear

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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FE12 VWA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE12 VWA, 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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FE12 VWA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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