2004 FORD MONDEO2.0L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the lack of recent testing is a significant concern for a prospective buyer. The last recorded MOT in January 2022 at 163,790 miles passed with no defects, suggesting the car was in good mechanical condition at that time. However, because the current date is July 2026, the vehicle is over four years overdue for an inspection, leaving the current state of structural integrity and safety components unverified. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a twenty-two-year-old vehicle, averaging 7,445 miles per year. Between June 2019 at 146,409 miles and December 2020 at 155,388 miles, the car covered roughly 9,000 miles over 18 months. The gap of 8,402 miles recorded between December 2020 and January 2022 is short, indicating the vehicle may have been used infrequently or left stationary for extended periods, which often leads to degradation of rubber-based components and fluids despite low mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the chassis and suspension. Given the age of the Mondeo and the potential for standing, checking for structural corrosion on the sills, rear wheel arches, and brake lines is essential. You should also inspect the suspension bushes and control arm ball joints, as these are common points of failure on this model. Since the history shows no recorded advisories, the primary risk lies in the undetected wear that has occurred during the four-year MOT gap.