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WK12 XER

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,455 mi
Last recorded121,455 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XER
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 121,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 121,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 117,610 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n\s and o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 106,861 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 106,860 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))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,400 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,527 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,928 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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WK12 XER is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WK12 XER, 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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WK12 XER is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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