2010 FORD MONDEO2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the car passed its September 2025 test at 154,871 miles, it followed a failure just two days prior for a major exhaust leak and multiple tyre defects. The persistence of an offside front wheel bearing with slight play across both the failure and the subsequent pass suggests that safety-critical mechanical components are only being addressed once they reach a point of failure. At 154,871 miles over 16 years, the car has averaged approximately 9,680 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent usage, with nearly 43,000 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of neglect, but the high mileage places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension components, as evidenced by the recurring issues noted. A prospective buyer must scrutinise the structural integrity of the rear suspension. The September 2024 failure highlighted excessive corrosion on the offside rear suspension spring mounting which had significantly reduced structural strength. Although this was rectified to pass, a thorough physical inspection is required to ensure rust has not spread to adjacent structural mounting points. The buyer should also verify that the offside front wheel bearing was actually replaced, as the record indicates a developing fault that could impact handling and noise if ignored. The braking system also shows signs of wear, with fluctuating rear service brakes noted in 2023. Given the recent major exhaust leak discovered in 2025 and the history of tyres being run to the legal limit, the data implies the current owner tends to perform the minimum work required to pass the MOT test. A buyer should inspect the exhaust system for further leaks and check the remaining brake discs for uneven wear to ensure the vehicle does not require immediate capital expenditure after purchase.