2014 FORD MONDEO ZETEC BUSINESS EDN TDCI2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a consistent maintenance trend following a minor setback. The most recent MOT test in May 2025 at 172,573 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a clean pass in February 2024, suggesting that the previous owner has addressed any necessary requirements and maintained the vehicle in a functional condition over the last eighteen months. The mileage profile reflects high-intensity use for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 14,400 miles per year. There is a significant surge in activity between November 2022 and February 2024, where the car covered over 15,000 miles in just fifteen months. This rapid accumulation of mileage correlates with the failure in January 2024 at 161,797 miles. While the vehicle passed the test shortly after that failure, the high annual mileage places substantial mechanical stress on the drivetrain, turbocharger, and suspension assembly. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear. Given the 172,000-mile mark, the tester should look for perished suspension control arm bushes and worn coil springs, which often degrade under constant heavy use. The braking system requires scrutiny for thinned discs and potentially binding calipers, as high-frequency driving accelerates the wear of these consumables. Although the record shows no structural corrosion failures, a close look at the rear sills and wheel arches is necessary to ensure the structural integrity of the chassis remains uncompromised by road salt and age.