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FE12 WLJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,015 mi
Last recorded130,015 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 130,015 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 130,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 122,096 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

front discs worn and hot spots on inners

Fail 19 Mar 2024 122,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. n/s front tyre steel wheel not alloy and incorrect size tyre 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

front discs worn and hot spots on inners

Pass 6 Apr 2023 113,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on innermost tread area 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on innermost tread area 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 113,326 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on innermost tread area 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on innermost tread area 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 104,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner & outer friction area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Offside rear Trailing arm front bush starting to debond

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner tread area 235/45YR18

Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 86,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 77,298 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 77,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 68,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2016 58,554 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WLJ 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 71.4%.

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 FE12 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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