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HY12 YSO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,430 mi
Last recorded135,430 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 135,430 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 135,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 123,326 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 123,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 106,764 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 106,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,029 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 91,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,898 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,343 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,809 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 63,809 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HY12 YSO 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 68.8%.

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 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 HY12 YSO, 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 YSO registered?

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

Is HY12 YSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 YSO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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