FORD MONDEO2016 · 1.5L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in October 2025 at 83,786 miles. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a recurring pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both 2024 and 2025, the vehicle failed on presentation but was rectified quickly, suggesting the owner addresses faults reactively rather than through a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is consistent with typical low-use patterns, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between the December 2023 test at 72,705 miles and the October 2024 test at 74,631 miles, representing only 1,926 miles in nearly ten months. However, usage increased significantly with 9,155 miles covered in the year leading up to the 2025 test. This fluctuating rate of driving can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and accumulation of moisture in brake fluid, despite the low overall mileage. A buyer should pay close attention to the specific components that caused the failures in 2024 and 2025, as the provided summary does not list the exact defects. These recurring failures on presentation often involve simple items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor tyre tread issues. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes for cracking and the structural integrity for underbody corrosion is essential. One should also check the brake calipers for seized pistons to ensure that the periods of low use have not caused the braking system to bind.