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YC62 YSO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

335,087 mi
Last recorded335,087 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 YSO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 335,087 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner rack joints

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly loose

Pass 2 Aug 2024 328,192 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 320,233 miles

Rear Reg deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2023 320,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Reg deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2022 309,065 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 309,065 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 288,774 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2020 275,908 miles

Offside Rear osr tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2020 275,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16 v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front front brake pads becoming low and discs thin

Offside Rear osr tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Rear rear inner brake pads becoming low

engine dog leg mount worn

Pass 7 Jan 2020 264,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover pin holded

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 264,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover pin holded

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 256,802 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 Jan 2019 256,802 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads low

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2018 224,247 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 224,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 188,469 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 150,848 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,099 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 109,721 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 109,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,020 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyres both are out off shape

Fail 9 Oct 2015 77,020 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyres both are out off shape

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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YC62 YSO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC62 YSO, 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 YC62 YSO registered?

YC62 YSO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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