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GX12 EFA

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

236,920 mi
Last recorded236,920 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 EFA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 236,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 236,846 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 230,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 230,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 225,120 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 216,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 216,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 210,057 miles

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr/nsr trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 210,057 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr/nsr trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle

Pass 19 Mar 2021 203,044 miles

Front Inner brake pads look low

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 203,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner brake pads look low

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 198,623 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 198,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.5mm + scrubbed edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 191,007 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 191,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 182,138 miles

Wipers just starting to smear

Pass 5 Apr 2017 176,507 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 176,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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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GX12 EFA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GX12 EFA, 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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GX12 EFA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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