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2003 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · YA52 APK

YA52 APK

2003 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 44,570 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
FORD MONDEO
Year / Origin
2003 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 Jan 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
44,570 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1798cc
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YA52 APK Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
  • 44,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

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YA52 APK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 11:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Mondeo (YA52 APK) between January 2006 and January 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 67 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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YA52 APK Mileage History

  1. 24/01/200611,189 mi
  2. 23/01/200714,197 mi+3,008 mi
  3. 03/09/200817,261 mi+3,064 mi
  4. 28/08/200918,947 mi+1,686 mi
  5. 02/09/200919,039 mi+92 mi
  6. 01/09/201020,396 mi+1,357 mi
  7. 01/09/201020,397 mi+1 mi
  8. 26/08/201124,477 mi+4,080 mi
  9. 26/08/201124,478 mi+1 mi
  10. 10/08/201225,202 mi+724 mi
  11. 13/08/201225,247 mi+45 mi
  12. 21/08/201327,997 mi+2,750 mi
  13. 23/08/201428,991 mi+994 mi
  14. 17/08/201531,112 mi+2,121 mi
  15. 17/08/201633,672 mi+2,560 mi
  16. 15/08/201734,974 mi+1,302 mi
  17. 15/08/201734,974 mi
  18. 22/08/201837,672 mi+2,698 mi
  19. 03/10/201940,050 mi+2,378 mi
  20. 08/09/202141,352 mi+1,302 mi
  21. 27/01/202342,292 mi+940 mi
  22. 10/01/202443,275 mi+983 mi
  23. 20/01/202544,208 mi+933 mi
  24. 28/01/202644,570 mi+362 mi

Average of roughly 1,668 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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