2004 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · NC04 AHG

This vehicle presents an exceptionally stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 10 November 2025 at 118,473 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent five year trend of passing without a single advisory or failure, indicating a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very light duty cycle. The mileage pattern is remarkably low for a twenty two year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,385 miles per year. The distance covered between tests has remained steady, with 3,287 miles added between November 2023 and December 2024, and a further 2,335 miles by November 2025. Such low usage suggests the car has avoided the typical wear and tear associated with high mileage, though it also raises the possibility of periods of inactivity. While the MOT record is flawless, a buyer must verify the condition of components that degrade regardless of mileage. Rubber elements such as suspension bushes, engine mounts, and tyre sidewalls can perish over two decades. The absence of recorded corrosion in the MOT history is positive, but a physical inspection of the sills and chassis rails is necessary to ensure no surface rust has developed between tests. Check for signs of stagnant fluids and verify the health of the braking system. Low mileage often leads to binding calipers or pitted brake discs due to lack of regular heat cycles. A road test should confirm the absence of any unusual suspension knocks or drivetrain vibrations that a static MOT test might overlook.