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VU12 YEF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,293 mi
Last recorded184,293 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 YEF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 184,293 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper bearing assemble slightly rough when turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 170,866 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 170,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 156,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 156,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 145,541 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 145,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 123,914 miles

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

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to (0) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to (0) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears starting fo run out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 123,914 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front rear bush bonding seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front rear bush bonding seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to (0) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to (0) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears starting fo run out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 111,816 miles

EML LIGHT ON

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Fail 27 Jan 2018 111,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO BEAM IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Pass 30 Jan 2017 102,856 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 94,786 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 94,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 75,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YEF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VU12 YEF, 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 VU12 YEF registered?

VU12 YEF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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