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YP12 AYW

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,115 mi
Last recorded223,115 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 AYW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 223,115 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 223,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 202,676 miles

Front suspension bushes cracking nearside and offside.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking.offside tyre has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 180,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 180,393 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake discs have slight lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 168,917 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 168,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 155,628 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 155,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside headlight is insecure.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 140,477 miles

Front tyres are worn low on the inner edges.

O/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Fail 20 Jan 2021 140,335 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyres are worn low on the inner edges.

O/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Pass 15 Jan 2020 123,488 miles

Nearside number plate light is not working.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 123,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside number plate light is not working.

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,275 miles

Both front tyres are bald on the inner edges.

Nearside numberplate light is not working.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Play in both rear trailing arms. Bushes are debonding.

Fail 8 Jan 2019 106,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are bald on the inner edges.

Nearside numberplate light is not working.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Play in both rear trailing arms. Bushes are debonding.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,294 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

O/S/R tyre is worn low on the inner edge.

Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,294 miles

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

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

O/S/R tyre is worn low on the inner edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF tyre worn inner edge. (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

to bar not fitted at time of test

under body trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 68,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF tyre worn inner edge. (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

to bar not fitted at time of test

under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,008 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 45,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 45,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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YP12 AYW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YP12 AYW, 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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YP12 AYW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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