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FE12 WMX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,668 mi
Last recorded135,668 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 135,668 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Suspect injector seal) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (General corrosion to lower swing arms and coil spring mountings) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (nearside rear door and sill close to seat belt anchorage point) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 135,668 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Suspect injector seal) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (General corrosion to lower swing arms and coil spring mountings) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (nearside rear door and sill close to seat belt anchorage point) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (bulb incorrectly fitted \Replaced and re-checked aim) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,715 miles

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (lower swing arms Offside and Nearside ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill close to seatbelt anchorage point area) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 126,715 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (lower swing arms Offside and Nearside ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill close to seatbelt anchorage point area) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (lower coils / Offside and Nearside rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 116,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (starting to expose cords on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (incorrect bulb fitted/ replaced with new) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (replaced bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (lower coils / Offside and Nearside rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 106,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper (small chip in windscreen less than 10mm not affecting drivers view)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 106,808 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (replaced bulbs) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (replaced bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper (small chip in windscreen less than 10mm not affecting drivers view)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 97,576 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air freshener removed from interior mirror) ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper (chip in windscreen less than 10mm not affecting drivers view)

Pass 24 Mar 2021 88,891 miles

Central Front Upper (chip in windscreen (10mm)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 88,882 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear arm FRONT bush detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear arm FRONT bush detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper (chip in windscreen (10mm)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,923 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, bonding starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, bonding starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,623 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 65,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,008 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 53,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,144 miles

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 WMX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WMX, 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 WMX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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