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SD12 YGE

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,285 mi
Last recorded88,285 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 YGE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 88,285 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2023 88,023 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front flexi knocking against floor (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear ()

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven ware

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Feb 2022 80,052 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 74,560 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 68,970 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 68,970 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,804 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,892 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,821 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,851 miles

unable to get smoke readings

Fail 20 Apr 2016 44,851 miles

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

unable to get smoke readings

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,066 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 37,635 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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 YGE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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