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SD12 YJY

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,671 mi
Last recorded114,671 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 114,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 111,347 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 111,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 106,263 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 99,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 92,192 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,760 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDERSEALED

Fail 8 Mar 2021 86,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDERSEALED

Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,134 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2017 57,795 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,013 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 YJY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

SD12 YJY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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