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YC12 KSN

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,405 mi
Last recorded153,405 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 KSN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 153,405 miles

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2026 153,405 miles

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 141,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 129,407 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 129,143 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 115,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,523 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 104,523 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 99,981 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 99,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 92,456 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear pads slightly wearing low

Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,389 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,363 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,768 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 54,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,981 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,082 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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YC12 KSN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC12 KSN, 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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YC12 KSN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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