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EJ12 YFU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,092 mi
Last recorded140,092 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 YFU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 140,092 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 140,092 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 122,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 114,291 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 114,290 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,840 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 102,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 95,231 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 95,231 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,092 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

under sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,149 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 77,149 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,737 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 69,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,864 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,149 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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EJ12 YFU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ12 YFU, 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 EJ12 YFU registered?

EJ12 YFU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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