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YP12 JAO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,865 mi
Last recorded79,865 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 JAO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 79,865 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 79,849 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 76,153 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 76,094 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 73,292 miles

Emissions too low to read

Fail 9 Nov 2023 73,292 miles

Emissions too low to read

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 68,286 miles

Emissions too low to read

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (TWO) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 64,593 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,067 miles

brake pipes above covers

emissions to low to register

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 61,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

brake pipes above covers

emissions to low to register

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,642 miles

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

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 52,717 miles

Advise all 4 tyres perished

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,964 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 45,964 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,311 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,228 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 37,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,075 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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YP12 JAO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JAO, 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 YP12 JAO registered?

YP12 JAO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 JAO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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