FORD MONDEO1997 · 2.0L PETROL

The vehicle currently presents a highly questionable roadworthiness status based on the available data. The most recent recorded test in March 2011 at 121,802 miles resulted in a failure due to multiple safety and emission defects. Given that no MOT has been recorded for over fifteen years since that date, the vehicle is likely untaxed and unregistered. The maintenance trend shows a decline toward mechanical failure, moving from minor advisories to significant structural failures in the final recorded inspection. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 29-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,200 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between February 2010 at 111,202 miles and March 2011 at 121,802 miles, where the car covered only 10,600 miles. This pattern suggests long periods of inactivity, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and perished seals, despite the low mechanical wear that the odometer reading might otherwise suggest. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. The history reveals a recurring issue with the front coil springs, failing both in 2009 and 2011, which indicates potential fatigue in the suspension assembly. The 2011 failure for major exhaust leaks in both the front and centre sections suggests the exhaust system was reaching the end of its life. Because the car has likely sat stationary for years, you must check for deep corrosion on the sills, perished fuel lines, and seized brake components that are common in low-mileage, high-age vehicles of this era.