1998 FORD MONDEO2.0L PETROL

The vehicle presents a significant risk due to a complete lack of documented roadworthiness for nearly two decades. The last recorded test occurred in June 2007 at 70,211 miles, where the car passed after rectifying several mechanical failures. Since no MOT tests have been performed for nineteen years, the current mechanical state of the vehicle cannot be verified through official records, and the maintenance trend is effectively non-existent, suggesting the car has either sat stationary or operated without any legal safety inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. Between May 2006 at 61,813 miles and June 2007 at 70,211 miles, the car covered only 8,398 miles in a year. While low mileage suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of inactivity often lead to degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and internal fluid breakdown, which that are not captured by mileage figures alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity and suspension components previously flagged. The 2007 failure highlighted issues with the offside front suspension arm rubber bushes and anti-roll bar linkages, which are prone to rotting or corroding after decades of disuse. Given the 2006 report of a major exhaust leak and poor brake disc condition, the entire braking system should be checked for heavy surface corrosion and perished brake lines. Particular attention must be paid to structural rust in the sills and floor pans, as these are common failure points for this era of Ford that remain unmonitored in the sparse history.