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AD52 YDC

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,796 mi
Last recorded80,796 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YDC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 80,796 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 80,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 80,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 80,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 74,468 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 65,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 60,464 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,515 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR PIPE (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAK FROM OIL COOLER

Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INSIDE EAGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,472 miles

oil around bottom of engine

Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,630 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 42,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,504 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 33,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,990 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 30,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,776 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,334 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 26,334 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,541 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 23,541 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OS outer CV boot small clip broken

Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,449 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,192 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

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

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

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

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 YDC is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDC, 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.

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What year was AD52 YDC registered?

AD52 YDC is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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