FORD MONDEO1997 · 2.0L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of MOT data for over sixteen years. The last recorded test occurred in January 2010 at 115,178 miles, where the car passed just two days after a significant failure. Since that date, there is no official evidence to verify the mechanical integrity or structural safety of the platform. The maintenance trend cannot be established as stable or improving because the vehicle has clearly not undergone a formal DVSA inspection since it was approximately 13 years old. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 4,000 miles per year over its lifespan. The record shows a significant gap in data between 2009 and 2010, where the car covered approximately 13,000 miles in a year. However, the mileage remained at 115,178 miles in 2010 and no further figures have been recorded up to 2026. Such low usage suggests the car may have sat stationary for vast periods of time, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and internal corrosion despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on the areas previously flagged by the tester. The 2010 failure highlighted incomplete front coil springs and a sharp edge on the rear bodywork, indicating past impact damage or stress-related fractures. Given the long period of inactivity, the chassis must be checked for deep structural rust in the sills and floor pans, which are common on this Ford generation. The brake system also requires a thorough audit as the 2009 record noted pitted discs, and long-standing often results in seized calipers or corroded lines from lack of use.