2011 FORD MONDEO2.2L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension and steering components. While the car passed the March 2026 test at 127,350 miles, the tester identified new significant defects that were not present in previous years. The appearance of play in both steering rack inner joints, combined with a severely deteriorated offside front driveshaft boot, indicates that the front-end assembly is reaching the end of its service life and requires immediate attention to prevent further mechanical degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 7,420 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 4,482 miles leading to the most recent test in March 2026. While the annual usage is typical for natural wear and tear, the failure in February 2025 due to all four tyres having exposed cords on inner edges suggests a period of neglect or poor alignment settings during that interval. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear sub-frame and suspension arms. The record shows a persistent history of corroded rear coil springs dating back to 2024, which escalated to a failure for worn sub-frame pins and bushes in early 2025. Although these were rectified, the recurring nature of corrosion-related faults suggests a vulnerability to structural rust. Furthermore, the front brake pads have been flagged as wearing thin in every single test since 2023, indicating that the owner only replaces consumable items when a failure is imminent rather than performing proactive maintenance.