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EX12 YUW

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,459 mi
Last recorded121,459 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 YUW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 121,459 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 121,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 111,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity CONDENSATED BUT NOT AFFECTING BULB PATTERN /EFECTIVENESS (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front WING COLLISION DAMAGED BUT NO SHARP OR PROTRUDING EDGES

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 111,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity CONDENSATED BUT NOT AFFECTING BULB PATTERN /EFECTIVENESS (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front WING COLLISION DAMAGED BUT NO SHARP OR PROTRUDING EDGES

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 107,425 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP MISTED BUT NO EFFECT ON BEAM PATTERN

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 107,425 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP MISTED BUT NO EFFECT ON BEAM PATTERN

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BULB REPLACED 1X 501 (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,552 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 105,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 102,949 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn bald to the inner edges (n/s more so) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 100,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,596 miles

both front tyres showing wear to the inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Jan 2019 94,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres showing wear to the inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2018 90,657 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 75,211 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 75,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,094 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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EX12 YUW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue 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 EX12 YUW, 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 EX12 YUW registered?

EX12 YUW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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