2008 FORD MONDEO2.0L Diesel

The 2025‑11‑03 MOT at 118,820 miles confirms the 2008 Ford Mondeo remains roadworthy, though the tester issued several advisories. The repeated wear of suspension arm pins and bushes, persistent tyre edge wear and progressively thin brake pads indicate a worsening trend despite the pass. Mileage has risen from 108,682 miles in November 2023 to 118,820 miles in November 2025, an increase of 10,138 miles over two years, or roughly 5,069 miles annually, which aligns with the vehicle’s 18‑year age and typical usage. The only notable gap is the two consecutive tests in November 2024, both recorded at 114,146 miles, suggesting a brief period of low activity before the final test. Recurring issues include wear of the trailing arm bush and suspension arm pin/bush on both sides, which have appeared in every test since 2021, indicating persistent suspension degradation; tyre wear on the inner edge and near‑legal tread depth have been noted since 2020, pointing to possible alignment or driving style concerns; brake pads have been recorded as wearing thin in 2023, 2024 and 2025, while discs show pitting but remain serviceable; coil spring corrosion was flagged in 2023 and 2024, and exhaust mounting defects have persisted across multiple years. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension for excessive play or looseness in the trailing arm bush and arm pins, examine tyre tread depth and wear pattern for inner‑edge wear, verify brake disc condition for pitting and pad thickness, check exhaust mounting brackets for rust or looseness, and confirm that the child seat installation does not obstruct adult belt inspection.