2015 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · L31 AAV

The 2015 Ford Mondeo holds a current MOT valid until November 2026, having passed its most recent test on 24 November 2025 at 184,917 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a pattern of recurring minor steering and suspension wear rather than a clean bill of health. The tester flagged a slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint on both the initial fail and the same-day pass, indicating the component was marginal rather than replaced outright. Front tyre wear to the legal limit was also noted at the same test, suggesting uneven wear likely linked to that steering play. A clean pass in October 2024 at 178,688 miles shows the car can present well, but the reappearance of steering-related advisories by late 2025 points to a gradual return of wear in the front end rather than a sudden failure. The mileage accumulation is notably high for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between the November 2022 test at 166,755 miles and the November 2023 test at 172,543 miles, the car covered 5,788 miles in twelve months. That figure then jumped to 6,229 miles between November 2023 and October 2024, before climbing to 6,229 miles again in the following thirteen months to November 2025. This sustained pace of roughly 16,800 miles per year places heavy demand on consumable components, particularly the front suspension, steering linkage, braking system, and drivetrain mounts. The undertray noted in 2023 may have offered some protection, but it also masks visual inspection of the subframe and underside for corrosion or fluid leaks. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering geometry. The repeated appearance of track rod end play and front tyre edge wear strongly suggests the tracking and wheel alignment have not been corrected properly, or that the inner rack joints flagged in 2023 have continued to degrade. Check the steering rack for clunking on full lock and inspect the inner gaiters for splits that could allow grease loss and water ingress. The oil leak noted in 2023, though deemed not excessive at the time, warrants a close look at the engine and gearbox mounts, as well as the power steering reservoir and pipework, since fluid leaks on high-mileage Mondeos commonly originate from the rack or pump. The braking system also demands attention. The 2022 test recorded service brake efficiency only just meeting the legal threshold, a warning sign that the braking system was already borderline after years of high-mileage use. Inspect the front brake discs and pads for uneven wear, and check the rear calipers for binding, a common issue on this model. Given the sustained mileage and the pattern of marginal passes, a full brake fluid change and system bleed should be treated as a priority. The illegible front number plate noted in 2025 is a minor compliance point, but it reflects a general attitude toward upkeep that a buyer should weigh carefully against the asking price.