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AD52 YAU

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,133 mi
Last recorded133,133 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YAU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 133,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 1 Mar 2013 133,133 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Feb 2012 122,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 112,552 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 96,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 78,768 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 78,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,525 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 26,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AD52 YAU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD52 YAU, 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 23 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 YAU registered?

AD52 YAU is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is AD52 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 YAU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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