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SD12 YLA

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,992 mi
Last recorded30,992 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 30,992 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 30,595 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 30,236 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 30,236 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and both rear tyres split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 29,839 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread on all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 29,262 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern on all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 28,724 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear tyres have cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 28,724 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear tyres have cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 28,270 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking all four tyres in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 22,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,189 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 19,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,553 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 YLA 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 80%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

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

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