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VK12 CYJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,819 mi
Last recorded142,819 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 CYJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 142,819 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central exhaust heat shield is insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear the back plate is rusty and rubbing the brake disc

Rear Exhaust mounting defective second to rear hanger is rusting off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms attached to the subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 140,314 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 128,846 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 117,686 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,446 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 108,446 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,677 miles

Nearside slight condensation headlight

Rear heat exhaust heat shield insecure above silencer

Fail 15 Dec 2020 103,677 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside All direction indicators not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside slight condensation headlight

Rear heat exhaust heat shield insecure above silencer

Pass 16 May 2019 93,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 82,879 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 82,879 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake is sticking

Pass 9 May 2017 66,672 miles

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn

Pass 16 May 2016 52,877 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK12 CYJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue 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 VK12 CYJ, 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 VK12 CYJ registered?

VK12 CYJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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