2011 FORD MONDEO2.0L Diesel

The 2011 Ford Mondeo presents a current roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 5 November 2025 at 137,218 miles, yet the surrounding test history reveals administrative inconsistency rather than mechanical decline. The maintenance trend is stable in mechanical terms, with no defects ever recorded across the five tests between November 2024 and November 2025. The vehicle carries a clean advisory sheet throughout, showing no worsening or resolving fault patterns. Recorded mileage rose from 125,423 on 4 November 2024 to 137,218 by 5 November 2025, an annual accumulation of roughly 11,795 miles against a lifetime average near 9,148. The jump is moderate and consistent with typical use for a 15-year-old estate-class car. The DVSA log shows no gaps beyond the standard twelve-month cycle and no rapid accumulation that would signal fleet or delivery abuse. Sparse defect data limits deep wear inference, but the clean sheets imply either diligent upkeep or superficial test scrutiny. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage. The repeated fails on 3 and 4 November 2025 and 4 November 2024 with zero listed defects point to documentation errors or non-mechanical rejection grounds such as paperwork, not corrosion or emissions faults. Verify the VIN and test certificates in person to confirm those anomalies. Structural integrity and exhaust emissions show no recorded concern across the timeline. Treat the Mondeo as mechanically sound on paper, but the twin fail-pass clusters at each anniversary suggest the seller repeated tests without rectifying anything serious. Check for undertray rust and binding calipers during a road trial before purchase.