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YF61 YZX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,689 mi
Last recorded160,689 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 160,689 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 156,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 156,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 148,926 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear heat shield loose

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

Offside Front washer weak

Pass 12 Feb 2022 145,756 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 138,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 129,282 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 129,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 124,015 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 118,156 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 118,156 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,486 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 111,915 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 13 Jan 2016 111,914 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Edges

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,312 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

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 YZX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

YF61 YZX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is YF61 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 YZX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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