2011 Ford Mondeo 2.2L Diesel · L13 AAN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning decline regarding suspension-related components. While the car passed its most recent test on February 20, 2026, at 124,538 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior. That failure revealed that the offside rear lower suspension arm was seriously weakened by corrosion, though only the minor corrosion on the nearside arm remained in the subsequent pass. This indicates that while immediate safety risks were addressed, the remaining chassis components are reaching the end of their life. The recorded mileage of 124,538 miles over 15 years represents an average of approximately 8,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. There is a significant gap of 12,738 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, followed by another 11,776 miles in the year leading up to the February 2026 test. This consistent annual mileage suggests the car is used regularly, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components but also explains the wear and tear seen in the suspension assembly. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire undercarriage for structural integrity. The history shows recurring corrosion issues on the lower suspension arms, which suggests that rust is a developing problem for this specific vehicle. In addition, the offside front track rod end was recently flagged with slight play and will require replacement soon to prevent a failure. The buyer should also verify the nearside front drive shaft boot, which was noted as severely deteriorated in 2025, to ensure the repair held and is not currently leaking grease.