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HY12 YSS

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,290 mi
Last recorded197,290 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 197,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 192,609 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 185,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 185,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 185,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 181,466 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield becoming loose and insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 167,952 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 151,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 141,862 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 141,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 126,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting of on inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting of on inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,527 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 108,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,321 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,375 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

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)

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 YSS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSS, 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 YSS registered?

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

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