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WJ62 SRZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

344,686 mi
Last recorded344,686 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 SRZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 344,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 314,073 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 314,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 262,187 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 262,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 219,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 26 Aug 2021 219,454 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2021 211,755 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 205,740 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 205,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 196,643 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 196,643 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bothsides trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 175,157 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 175,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 152,727 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 128,625 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,851 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,979 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,102 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 52,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge ,damaged sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear rear brake discs

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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WJ62 SRZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJ62 SRZ, 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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WJ62 SRZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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