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YF12 TLK

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,189 mi
Last recorded147,189 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 TLK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 147,189 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + rear subframe , rear coil springs + other suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 146,961 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + rear subframe , rear coil springs + other suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 135,353 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 125,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 121,611 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 118,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 115,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,171 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 109,171 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 105,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,656 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 80% worn (3.5.1g)

load area full

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered for test

Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 80% worn (3.5.1g)

load area full

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered for test

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jun 2015 61,909 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YF12 TLK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF12 TLK, 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 YF12 TLK registered?

YF12 TLK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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