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YG12 RKJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,877 mi
Last recorded149,877 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 149,877 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 149,875 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 143,088 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 143,086 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 138,558 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2023 132,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 128,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 123,022 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 117,369 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,244 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,775 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 RKJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey 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 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG12 RKJ registered?

YG12 RKJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 RKJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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