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YK12 XOW

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,690 mi
Last recorded151,690 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 XOW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 151,690 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Pass 12 Jan 2024 148,583 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 133,242 miles

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

rear springs corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2022 129,894 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 126,637 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 123,918 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 117,709 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 111,690 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 111,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,761 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 92,494 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber 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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 92,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber 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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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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YK12 XOW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YK12 XOW, 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 YK12 XOW registered?

YK12 XOW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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