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SD12 YAJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

228,146 mi
Last recorded228,146 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 YAJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 228,146 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 228,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower front spot / fog light insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2018 219,249 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 219,249 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 210,285 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2017 210,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 177,406 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 153,198 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 153,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers fitted

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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SD12 YAJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SD12 YAJ, 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 SD12 YAJ registered?

SD12 YAJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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