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DY62 VPJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,133 mi
Last recorded95,133 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 VPJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute on mirror (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 95,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced on mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute on mirror (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 73,942 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,403 miles

Nearside Rear seat has items on it so unable to check seatbelts

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

damage on various panels of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre both edges slightly worn

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn. 215/50/17

offside mirror cover damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2021 57,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

offside mirror cover damaged

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre both edges slightly worn

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn. 215/50/17

Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,005 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,330 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,498 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 18,745 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 18,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 14,284 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 10,756 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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DY62 VPJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY62 VPJ, 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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DY62 VPJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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