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DK62 YJU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,809 mi
Last recorded180,809 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 YJU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 180,809 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 180,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 177,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 177,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 172,768 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 172,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 166,660 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 166,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 158,376 miles

poss exhaust leak fumes engine bay

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 158,376 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bottom damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front discs pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

poss exhaust leak fumes engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2020 145,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 132,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,481 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,337 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,336 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,842 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,455 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 62,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DK62 YJU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 DK62 YJU, 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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DK62 YJU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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