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WN12 VKL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,564 mi
Last recorded156,564 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 VKL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 156,564 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 151,534 miles

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

Rear under vehicle covered by substance

Pass 27 Nov 2023 141,550 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 141,440 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

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

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 133,582 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No visible locking devices on brake calipersl

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

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 133,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No visible locking devices on brake calipersl

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

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 123,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Nov 2021 123,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,018 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2020 116,018 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 May 2019 106,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

No visible locking devices in brake calipers

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

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 16 May 2018 96,918 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 86,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 86,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BELOW 1.5 MMM LEFT (3.5.1g)

Rear REAR DISCS WORN LIPPED AND CORRODED ADVISORY

Pass 17 May 2016 73,894 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 73,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,090 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 62,090 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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 VKL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VKL, 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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WN12 VKL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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