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L8 YDL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,428 mi
Last recorded124,428 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 YDL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 124,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 117,621 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 109,793 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 101,862 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,503 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,007 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,962 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,294 miles

front brake discs worn & pads low

light corrosion to exhaust sections

Fail 10 Nov 2017 51,161 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all brake discs worn , front brake pads low

light corrosion to exhaust sections

unbonding and slight play in nearside rear trailing arm mounting bush

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,301 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

front sub-frame damaged

rear inner brake pads low

slight smearing from wipers

Pass 11 Nov 2015 34,968 miles

rear inner brake pads low

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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L8 YDL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 L8 YDL, 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 L8 YDL registered?

L8 YDL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is L8 YDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 YDL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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