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WG12 LZW

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,392 mi
Last recorded177,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 LZW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 177,392 miles

Front Uneven brake pad wear

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 169,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 160,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 143,447 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 143,447 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 131,958 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 131,958 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 123,143 miles

Offside Front tyre worn badly on the inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2019 107,827 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint leaking grease

Fail 31 Aug 2018 89,861 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front constant velocity joint leaking grease

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,195 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 17,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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WG12 LZW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG12 LZW, 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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WG12 LZW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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