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SD12 YFE

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,831 mi
Last recorded181,831 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 YFE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 181,831 miles

Nearside Front MUD GUARD MISSING

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 181,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning THIRD LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front MUD GUARD MISSING

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 177,375 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 177,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 173,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2024 173,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 169,482 miles

Nearside Inner cv boot slight leaking

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

exhaust brackets loose, exhaust not insecure

under vehicle components corroded, sub frames, suspension arms, coil springs

Fail 7 Aug 2023 169,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner cv boot slight leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust brackets loose, exhaust not insecure

under vehicle components corroded, sub frames, suspension arms, coil springs

Pass 3 Aug 2022 162,685 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle components corroded, sub frames, suspension arms, rear coil springs, exhaust

Fail 2 Aug 2022 162,685 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle components corroded, sub frames, suspension arms, rear coil springs, exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2021 153,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 145,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 120,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and nearside front

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly front flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2017 120,700 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and nearside front

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly front flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine malfunction light on

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2016 97,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 97,191 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,779 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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SD12 YFE 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 58.8%.

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 YFE, 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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SD12 YFE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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