2005 Ford Mondeo 2.2L Diesel · AD54 UPZ

The 2005 Ford Mondeo currently holds a failed MOT status from the 10 April 2026 test at 159,749 miles, with no defects recorded against the failure. The maintenance trend cannot be judged as stable, worsening, or improving from the fault data alone, as every test entry lists no defects; the recurring pass-fail pattern without recorded defects points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a clear mechanical trajectory. Recorded mileage rose from 136,182 miles at the failed 5 April 2023 test to 136,727 miles at the passed 22 November 2023 test, then to 148,674 miles at the failed 7 November 2024 test and 148,699 miles the next day on pass. By the April 2026 failure the car sat at 159,749 miles. Over roughly three years the odometer advanced about 23,500 miles, close to the 7,600 per year average for a 21 year old vehicle. The record shows a clean defect history but a repeated one day fail then pass sequence in November 2024 and a fail in April 2026, suggesting the seller or tester re presented the car quickly after minor non recorded corrections. A buyer should physically verify why the most recent April 2026 test failed with no defects logged, as DVSA systems sometimes omit printed fault lines. Given the age and 159,749 miles, inspect front suspension arms and bushes, rear coil springs, brake discs and calipers for binding, and the sills and subframes for corrosion. The November 2024 same week fail pass at near identical mileage implies a trivial or paperwork fault, but the 2026 failure warrants a full structural and emissions check before purchase. Without advisories or defects on file, the Mondeo shows no evidence of neglected consumables like tyres or wiper blades in the record. The repeated clean tests with sudden failures mean a viewing must include a road test and ramp inspection to confirm the exhaust, steering joints, and chassis integrity match the sparse official data.