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AJ12 VYU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,294 mi
Last recorded42,294 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VYU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 42,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 42,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 41,487 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,028 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 40,209 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,504 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 39,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 39,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 35,484 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 30,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 25,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,754 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,729 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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AJ12 VYU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ12 VYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 VYU registered?

AJ12 VYU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AJ12 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 VYU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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