2009 Ford Mondeo Titanium X Tdci 2.2L Heavy oil · AC58 LPV

A clean and consistent DVSA MOT history defines this 2009 Ford Mondeo TITANIUM X TDCI, with the most recent test on 7 January 2026 returning a pass with no advisories or defects recorded. Across the documented testing period, the vehicle has demonstrated stable roadworthiness, passing four of its five recorded tests without a single advisory note. The only blemish is a single failure on 6 July 2023, which carried no recorded defect categories in the data, suggesting a rectification that was completed without structural or component-specific concerns before the immediate retest on 25 July 2023 passed cleanly. For a 17 year old diesel family car, this is a reassuringly unblemished record, indicating that the chassis, braking, suspension, and emissions components have remained within legal thresholds throughout the recorded testing cycle. The recorded mileage of 132,514 miles across roughly 17 years equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 7,795 miles, which sits squarely within the typical range for a vehicle of this age and type. There are no extended lay-up gaps in the MOT history that would suggest prolonged inactivity, and the test intervals have remained broadly annual, consistent with continuous road use. While the figure confirms a working life rather than a garage queen, the diesel Mondeo TITANIUM X TDCI was engineered for high-mileage durability, and this usage pattern sits comfortably within the design parameters of the drivetrain. The absence of advisories across all passing tests further suggests that wear-related components such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension linkages have not yet reached the threshold of MOT attention, even at this odometer reading. For a prospective buyer, the priority on inspection should now shift to the higher-mileage wear items that may be approaching but have not yet crossed the advisory threshold, particularly given the diesel powertrain and chassis age. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension over uneven roads, as the Mondeo of this generation is known for wear in the front lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and bottom ball joints. Steering should feel precise with no vibration through the wheel at speed, and any looseness or rattle over speed bumps would warrant closer inspection of the strut top mounts and coil springs. At this mileage, the diesel clutch and dual-mass flywheel are also approaching the upper end of their service life, so pay attention to any judder on pull-away in first or reverse, along with any rattling from the bell housing when the engine is at idle with the clutch engaged. Given the clean MOT record, a thorough pre-purchase inspection should focus on areas not always captured by the annual test, including underneath the vehicle for any early signs of underbody corrosion around the rear subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs, particularly given the road salt exposure typical of UK winters. The timing belt on the 2.0 TDCi engine is due for replacement every 10 years or around 125,000 miles depending on specification, so confirmation of a recent cambelt and water pump service with documented evidence is essential at this mileage point. Check for any oil misting around the cam cover and turbo plumbing, and inspect the coolant expansion tank for discolouration or residue suggesting head gasket concerns. Finally, verify that the diesel particulate filter has been maintained correctly through sustained high-load driving rather than only short urban trips, as DPF regeneration issues are common in diesel Mondeos used predominantly around town.