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WJ12 XGU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,931 mi
Last recorded128,931 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 XGU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 128,931 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 111,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 104,003 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 104,003 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,313 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 95,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,660 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,117 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 84,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,227 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 73,078 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,445 miles

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

emissions too low for print out.

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,219 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 48,894 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,894 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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WJ12 XGU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ12 XGU, 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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What year was WJ12 XGU registered?

WJ12 XGU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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