2005 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · AD54 XUX

The 2005 Ford Mondeo presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 22 February 2024 at 18,309 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle cleared its final assessment without advisories, suggesting the mechanical condition matched test requirements at that date. Prior to this, the test history shows no recurring failures with recorded defects across the examined period. The recorded mileage of 18,309 at the 2024 test reflects extremely low use for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 872 miles per year since registration. The DVSA entries show a gradual climb from 15,861 miles on 22 December 2021 to 17,130 miles on 27 January 2023, then to 18,304 miles by 22 February 2024. A notable gap exists between the December 2021 and January 2023 tests, spanning over a year with only 1,269 miles added. The clean record with no advisories across all five entries indicates sparse but consistent testing rather than neglected consumables. A buyer should still inspect the Mondeo in person for age-related corrosion on structural members and suspension mounting points, as the MOT record logs no advisories that would reveal such issues. Standing periods implied by the low annual mileage raise the risk of perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and degraded tyre sidewalls not captured in a pass result. The twin failed tests on 22 February 2024 and 27 January 2023 with zero defects recorded point to administrative or documentation errors rather than mechanical faults, yet the buyer must verify the V5C and actual odometer against the 18,309 figure. Given the minimal recorded wear, focus the viewing on underbody structural integrity, brake disc condition after prolonged inactivity, and evidence of fluid changes. The previous keeper appears to have stored the car rather than racked up mileage, so mechanical fatigue is less likely than environmental deterioration from disuse.