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MJ12 YLK

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

184,160 mi
Last recorded184,160 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 YLK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 184,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2025 184,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 177,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight tear in blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 169,836 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2023 169,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 158,685 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 158,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 150,134 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slight damage to mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs showing signs of deterioration and corrosion on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 146,103 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 146,103 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 137,025 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 136,902 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 128,278 miles

both rear tyre close, wearing on edge

both sides rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2018 128,278 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

both rear tyre close, wearing on edge

both sides rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 119,347 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,715 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 106,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 90,332 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2015 90,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MJ12 YLK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MJ12 YLK, 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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MJ12 YLK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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