2019 FORD MONDEO2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred brake component replacement. The most recent test on 8 December 2025 at 34,712 miles flagged thin rear brake pads on both sides. This follows a similar advisory from the 2024 test at 24,418 miles, which also noted that the rear brake discs were pitted and scored. While the car has passed each inspection, the recurring nature of these faults suggests the previous owner waited until components approached legal minimums before performing maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in usage between November 2022 at 14,462 miles and December 2024 at 24,418 miles, where the car covered roughly 10,000 miles over two years. This low usage frequency correlates with the tyre issues documented in the record. Between 2021 and 2023, the tester identified cracking and perishing across multiple tyres, indicating that the rubber is degrading due to age and விஷ rather than tread wear. A prospective buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the rear braking system. Given that discs were already scored in 2024 and pads were thin by late 2025, the entire rear assembly likely requires replacement to ensure effective stopping. The buyer should also inspect tyre sidewalls for dry rot or cracking, as the history shows a consistent pattern of age-related degradation despite low mileage. Additionally, the low mileage justifies checking the rubber components of the suspension bushings, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from perished rubber when left stationary for long periods.