2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · SK11 ARK

The vehicle demonstrates a remarkably stable roadworthiness trend, having secured five consecutive clean passes between June 2021 and June 2025. The most recent inspection on 20 June 2025 at 186,468 miles confirms that the car currently meets all statutory safety standards with no recorded defects or advisories. This consistent lack of failures suggests a disciplined approach to preventative maintenance and suggests that the previous owner addressed mechanical requirements before they escalated into test failures. The total recorded mileage of 186,468 miles over a fourteen-year period indicates an average annual usage of approximately 13,300 miles. This accumulation is consistent and suggests the vehicle has spent the majority of its life performing motorway or long-distance journeys rather than short, stop-start urban cycles. The steady increase in mileage between 2021 and 2025 confirms the vehicle has remained in regular use, which generally helps prevent the issues associated with long-term storage, such as seized calipers or fuel system degradation. While the MOT history is clean, the high mileage necessitates a thorough physical inspection of high-wear components that fall outside the scope of a standard test. Focus your assessment on the condition of the turbocharger and the dual-mass flywheel, as these components frequently reach the end of their service life at this mileage bracket. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue or corrosion, as these parts endure significant stress over such distances. Verify the service history for evidence of timing belt replacements, as a failure here would be catastrophic regardless of the vehicle's clean MOT record.