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YP12 PHU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,527 mi
Last recorded170,527 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 PHU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 170,527 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to underside and suspension

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 159,220 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

heavy surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Fail 20 May 2025 159,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres chopping heavily on inside edges

heavy surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Pass 21 May 2024 144,208 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

Fail 21 May 2024 144,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

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

Pass 16 May 2023 129,831 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 129,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 115,497 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 101,054 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 101,054 miles

Exhaust system insecure broken mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 92,032 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 May 2020 92,032 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 83,757 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 73,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2018 73,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 62,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 50,800 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2015 37,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PHU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

YP12 PHU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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