1999 FORD MONDEO1.8L PETROL

The vehicle presents a significant roadworthiness risk due to a complete lack of MOT testing for over eleven years. The last recorded test occurred in March 2015 at 71,092 miles, meaning the car has remained unverified or stationary for more than the last decade. While the 2015 result showed a pass, the preceding failure indicated serious structural and mechanical issues that were only partially addressed. The absence of recent data makes the current state of the structural integrity and braking systems entirely unknown. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap between July 2012 at 68,702 miles and March 2015 at 71,092 miles, suggesting the car was used sparingly or sat idle for long periods of time. Such patterns often lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished tyre sidewalls, and internal corrosion of fluid lines and brake systems, regardless of the low distance traveled. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the structural integrity of the chassis. The 2015 failure specifically flagged excessive corrosion on the offside rear suspension mounting and the rear seat belt anchorage, which are critical safety points that likely worsened worsened over the last eleven years of neglect. The buyer should also inspect the offside sill where corrosion was first noted as starting in 2013. The power steering system requires a thorough check for seal leaks, as seepage was documented in 2015. The rear brakes must also be tested for binding, following the offside rear failure in 2015. Given the long interval since the last inspection, all perishable components, including suspension bushes and tyres, should be evaluated for age-related cracking rather than just tread wear.