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HY12 YLZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,774 mi
Last recorded158,774 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 YLZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 158,774 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded. Secured by wire.

O/s front inner steering rack end worn/movement/play

Small exhaust blow on rear box

Spare wheel fitted to o/s front.puncture to original

Pass 30 Aug 2023 139,502 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 139,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 128,582 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 122,336 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 115,974 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,506 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,235 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 101,235 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 56,849 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 YLZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

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

Is HY12 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 YLZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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