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HY12 YLW

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,241 mi
Last recorded88,241 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 YLW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 88,241 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,543 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 81,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 79,754 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 77,349 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 77,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,171 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,099 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 53,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 53,598 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,204 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,808 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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HY12 YLW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY12 YLW, 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 HY12 YLW registered?

HY12 YLW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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