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VU12 YBZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,479 mi
Last recorded111,479 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 YBZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 111,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 93,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 235/45 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 235/45 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 81,468 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 235/45 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 235/45 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 43,844 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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VU12 YBZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VU12 YBZ, 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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VU12 YBZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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