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YE53 GUG

2003 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

222,910 mi
Last recorded222,910 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 GUG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 222,910 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 198,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 161,754 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 161,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 134,016 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside number plate light slighty dim

Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,536 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,827 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 82,373 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 72,330 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,994 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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YE53 GUG is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YE53 GUG, 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 YE53 GUG registered?

YE53 GUG is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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