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SD12 YLS

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,567 mi
Last recorded136,567 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 136,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened centre to hub arm (under coil spring ) corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 on 2mm (inner edge unevenly worn )- Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner edge worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened centre to hub arm (under coil spring corroded ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 on 2.1 mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 136,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened centre to hub arm (under coil spring ) corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 on 2mm (inner edge unevenly worn )- Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb position incorrect. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner edge worn . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened centre to hub arm (under coil spring corroded ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 on 2.1 mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 124,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 124,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper dust cover split . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush split extensively . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55x16 inner edge worn through to cords . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55x16 inner edge worn through to cords . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm front bush split and collapsed . (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise wheel alignment check due to tyre wear .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 116,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs lipped , pitted and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 116,115 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush split . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint dust cover split . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush split and collapsed . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs lipped , pitted and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,299 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 106,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced position lamp has came out of its holder . (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55x16 lumped - out of shape on inner edge and on 2mm . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,458 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 97,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55x16 under 1.6 mm at parts and inner edge unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner edge unevenly worn - may cause road noise . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 inner edge unevenly worn - may cause road noise . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,483 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 90,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush collapsed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush collapsed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 84,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,976 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 74,975 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,053 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 48,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

nearside wiper poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,426 miles

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)

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 YLS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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