2008 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · AC08 HBE

The 2008 Ford Mondeo presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent test on 23 September 2025 at 195,590 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the usable history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged in any test. The owner cleared each annual examination cleanly once the vehicle reached the road, showing consistent if minimal intervention. Mileage sits at 195,590 against an 18-year lifespan, averaging roughly 10,866 miles per year which is typical for the model age. The records show 178,738 miles on 12 September 2023, 185,857 on 12 September 2024, and 195,590 on 23 September 2025, equating to about 7,100 and 9,700 miles added in successive years. No standing gaps or abrupt accumulation appear; the odometer advanced at a steady private-use rate. The DVSA data is sparse on fault detail, with every pass and fail carrying a nil-defect entry, so the clean sheets tell us little beyond absence of recorded defects. The test history flags no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring fractures, binding calipers, corroded structure, or exhaust emission breaches for the buyer to chase. Two failed entries on 12 September 2023 at 178,738 miles and 12 September 2024 at 185,857 miles were logged with no defects stated, implying administrative or presentation issues at the centre rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of subframe corrosion, brake disc wear, and steering linkage play given the high total mileage and the record's lack of advisory depth. At 195,590 miles the Mondeo demands scrutiny of drivetrain mounts and wishbone bushes that MOT testers often miss until worn through. The absence of advisories across four tests suggests either careful routing or light-touch testing, not proof of component health. Verify service stamps and inspect underneath before purchase.