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WN12 LXU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,443 mi
Last recorded82,443 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 LXU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 82,443 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 82,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 75,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 75,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 65,119 miles

all four tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 2 May 2022 59,738 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubber bushes are wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2022 59,737 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubber bushes are wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 50,855 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 41,339 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,618 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 25,087 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 17,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 6,869 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 6,687 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 5,384 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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WN12 LXU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WN12 LXU, 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 WN12 LXU registered?

WN12 LXU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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