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YT13 LDJ

2013 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,643 mi
Last recorded154,643 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Mondeo88,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 LDJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 154,643 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 146,758 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 142,043 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 137,049 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 136,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 129,779 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 129,771 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 124,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 116,982 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner edge 215 50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2019 116,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. badly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner edge 215 50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. worn /corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2018 98,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 98,193 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,055 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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YT13 LDJ is a 2013 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 88,980 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 YT13 LDJ, 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 13 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YT13 LDJ registered?

YT13 LDJ is a 2013 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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