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SD12 YFL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,392 mi
Last recorded136,392 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 136,392 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 129,142 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 129,142 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,873 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,710 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 107,628 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,010 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,221 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,125 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YFL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SD12 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

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

Is SD12 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 YFL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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