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DS12 PYF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,796 mi
Last recorded147,796 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 PYF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 147,796 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 136,798 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 136,622 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 128,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 119,087 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 118,774 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 109,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 99,492 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2019 99,165 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,829 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,544 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge

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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DS12 PYF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS12 PYF, 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 DS12 PYF registered?

DS12 PYF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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