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YP12 XCE

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,046 mi
Last recorded226,046 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 226,046 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 226,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 213,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, springs, subframe, arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 200,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

underbody corrosion on chasis, brake and suspension components

Pass 1 Apr 2023 188,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear structure corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 179,654 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 162,615 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2020 147,506 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 147,506 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 130,189 miles

Child chair fitted, unable to check all adult belts

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2019 129,940 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child chair fitted, unable to check all adult belts

Front discs corroded on working face

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 117,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2018 117,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,704 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 94,708 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bonding failing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 94,445 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bonding failing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 82,748 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 XCE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XCE, 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 XCE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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