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ML12 YVP

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,315 mi
Last recorded148,315 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 YVP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 148,315 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 136,708 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 125,487 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 125,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 110,637 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 110,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 97,939 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 86,474 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2020 79,579 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 68,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also has small nial in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 68,478 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also has small nial in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,832 miles

rear trailing arm front mounting bushes n/s and o/s both tearing out, play not excessive at present

Pass 4 May 2017 44,413 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 44,405 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,495 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside corroded around edge (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

Fail 5 Jul 2016 38,494 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside corroded around edge (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

Pass 8 May 2015 31,150 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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ML12 YVP is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML12 YVP, 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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ML12 YVP is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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