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SD12 YKR

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,428 mi
Last recorded153,428 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 153,428 miles

age related corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2024 140,482 miles

front offside wheel jammed on

Pass 27 Jun 2023 127,323 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 127,315 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 111,847 miles

advice on heavy under seal at front and rear axles suspension and underside all over

Fail 5 May 2022 111,847 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advice on heavy under seal at front and rear axles suspension and underside all over

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 May 2021 99,349 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

advice on slight play at n/s/f track rod end

advice on slight surface corrosion at front and rear axles and rear floor

Pass 7 May 2020 84,990 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 84,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 72,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,253 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 60,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,718 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,879 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,760 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 30,760 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YKR is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

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

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