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EJ12 YVU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,057 mi
Last recorded143,057 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 YVU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 143,057 miles

Offside Rear worn on inside edge

slight play in both front tie rods

Fail 24 Oct 2022 143,041 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear worn on inside edge

slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 25 Oct 2021 129,901 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 129,901 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 26 Oct 2020 118,881 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2019 102,558 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread and bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on both edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge of tread and perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread and bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on both edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge of tread and perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,804 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 63,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2015 48,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,142 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 37,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EJ12 YVU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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