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WM12 KMX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,085 mi
Last recorded153,085 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 KMX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 153,085 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner lamp damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all related items (arms, shock absorbers, spring seats, anti roll bar etc.) also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 153,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front unable to satisfactorily test wheel bearing due to binding brake

Offside Rear Inner lamp damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all related items (arms, shock absorbers, spring seats, anti roll bar etc.) also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 148,014 miles

Offside Rear Light lens has slight damage

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge , Also tread depth at 2mm on outer primary groove (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges , Also tread depth at 2.3mm on outer primary groove (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also Nearside and Offside lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 148,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge , Also tread depth at 2mm on outer primary groove (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges , Also tread depth at 2.3mm on outer primary groove (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also Nearside and Offside lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 137,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also both lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 131,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached from exhaust , But exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 122,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cracking and "scalloping" inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Difficult to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 110,226 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 96,008 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 96,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,165 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 59,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,613 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (mishaped)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2017 49,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (mishaped)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,835 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,654 miles

front tyres heavily worn on very outer edges

Fail 21 Apr 2015 30,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres heavily worn on very outer edges

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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WM12 KMX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM12 KMX, 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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WM12 KMX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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