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A4 YDK

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,759 mi
Last recorded127,759 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 YDK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 127,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 127,726 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 127,380 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 114,458 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 100,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,412 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,611 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 57,220 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 57,063 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,168 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper damp**

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm or less** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 38,160 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake caliper damp**

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm or less** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,541 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,130 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,980 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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A4 YDK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A4 YDK, 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 A4 YDK registered?

A4 YDK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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