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NU12 ZWS

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,425 mi
Last recorded97,425 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 ZWS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 97,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 91,078 miles

Central exhaust section corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2024 91,078 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central exhaust section corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Rear heat shield loose

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

center exhaust system rusty

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 76,766 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust centre exhaust clamp corroded

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 65,894 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 61,254 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 53,448 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 46,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 39,431 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2016 33,626 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 26,832 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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NU12 ZWS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 NU12 ZWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU12 ZWS registered?

NU12 ZWS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is NU12 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 ZWS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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