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YF61 YWL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,473 mi
Last recorded156,473 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 YWL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 156,473 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 149,844 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 141,382 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 135,706 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 129,214 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 123,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 114,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 105,642 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Nearside Front Tyre starting crack - starting wear on edge - no cords - 215 55 R16

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both! (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2018 105,642 miles

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

Alternator belt cracking

Nearside Front Tyre starting crack - starting wear on edge - no cords - 215 55 R16

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both! (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,863 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 98,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,382 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 59,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,896 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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YF61 YWL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue 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 YF61 YWL, 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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YF61 YWL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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