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YF61 DWU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,463 mi
Last recorded117,463 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 DWU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 117,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner and outer side edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 117,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb not fitted correct (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner and outer side edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 110,689 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle arm front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle arm front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 110,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle arm front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle arm front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on wheel rim / outer side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly worn on outer side edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension / rear axle arm / front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 92,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly worn on outer side edge

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension / rear axle arm / front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,434 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 86,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam / bulb not fitted correct (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,842 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,764 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,977 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,504 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,114 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 46,114 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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YF61 DWU 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 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 YF61 DWU, 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 YF61 DWU registered?

YF61 DWU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YF61 DWU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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