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SA62 YLU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,389 mi
Last recorded54,389 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 YLU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 54,389 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

upper stop lamp defective

Fail 2 Jun 2026 54,389 miles

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

upper stop lamp defective

Pass 30 May 2025 51,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 48,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 42,258 miles

near side front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2021 37,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 35,364 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,876 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2018 24,347 miles

near side front brake disc corroded on inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,272 miles

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

Rear n/s and o/s have small cuts not down to the cord

Pass 27 Jul 2016 15,090 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 15,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,631 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BODY WORK DAMAGE

ENGINE COVER

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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SA62 YLU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA62 YLU, 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 SA62 YLU registered?

SA62 YLU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is SA62 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 YLU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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