2011 Ford Mondeo 2.3L Petrol · EO11 AAN

The 2011 Ford Mondeo presents a clean and stable MOT profile based on the four recorded tests, with the most recent examination on 2 November 2024 at 142,410 miles returning a pass and no advisories or defects logged. Three of the four tests passed without any recorded issues, while a single failure on 22 February 2022 was immediately followed by a pass the very next day on 23 February 2022. The absence of any advisories throughout the entire record means no component has been flagged for monitoring, which is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. The pattern suggests either rapid rectification of issues between the back-to-back 2022 tests or an administrative or minor compliance reason for the initial refusal, with no subsequent mechanical concerns emerging at the 2023 or 2024 tests. With 142,410 miles recorded over approximately 15 years of service, annual usage averages around 9,500 miles, which sits comfortably within typical parameters for a car of this age. The gap between the 2022 tests and the July 2023 test represents roughly 12,000 miles of accumulated driving, while the interval from July 2023 to November 2024 accounts for the remaining mileage. No irregular jumps or suspiciously low annual figures appear in the data, indicating consistent use rather than long periods of standing. The mileage progression between the three passes is steady and proportionate, suggesting the odometer reading is unlikely to be misleading. Although the MOT record itself is remarkably sparse, a prospective buyer should not rely on this cleanliness alone. The tests on this 15-year-old Mondeo were last conducted almost two years ago in late 2024, meaning critical wear items such as front coil springs, suspension bushes, brake discs and pads, and exhaust mounting rubbers have had considerable time to deteriorate without official scrutiny. Particular attention should be paid during an in-person inspection to the condition of the rear brake calipers for binding, the exhaust system for corrosion at the joints and mounting points, and the underside structure for any rust that might have developed since the last test. Tyres, wiper blades, and lighting should also be checked, as these consumable items are not always recorded as advisories when they fail just above the legal threshold. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remains the most reliable way to verify the vehicle's true mechanical state beyond the DVSA test record. Editorial insight: Buying score 62. Risk level Medium.