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YG12 DZV

2012 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,247 mi
Last recorded139,247 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 DZV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 139,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 132,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 127,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 120,185 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 115,550 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 108,870 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,691 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,571 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,571 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,927 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 72,927 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,216 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,898 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes just starting to deteriorate

engine under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate just starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre on 3mm outer edge and centre

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge and perishing outer sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,521 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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YG12 DZV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG12 DZV, 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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YG12 DZV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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