1995 FORD MONDEO2.5L PETROL

The vehicle presents a significant risk due to a complete lack of MOT data for the past eighteen years. While the last recorded test in August 2008 at 128,802 miles resulted in a pass, the absence of any testing or certification since that date makes it impossible to verify the current state of roadworthiness. The maintenance trend prior to 2008 showed a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep, with faults being addressed only after they failed inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle from 1995, averaging approximately 4,155 miles per year. The data shows the car was at 122,486 miles in May 2006 and reached 128,802 miles by 2008. This suggests the vehicle likely sat stationary for long periods. Long-term storage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, seizing of brake calipers, and accelerated corrosion of the structural sills and fuel lines, regardless of the low mechanical mileage. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and the suspension components that showed failure in the past. The 2008 failure highlighted a ball joint with excessive play and a fractured coil spring in the previous year, both of which should be checked for current wear or perished bushings. Given the history of exhaust leaks and marginal brake efficiency in 2008, the entire braking system requires scrutiny for seized calipers or perished hydraulic lines. The age of the vehicle combined with the long gap in documentation suggests a high probability of hidden rust and mechanical failure that the historical records cannot account for.