2004 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · AF04 LLN

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, though the record indicates a period of instability regarding its MOT compliance. The most recent test on 24 December 2021 at 100,131 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed two consecutive failures within a five-month window in late 2021. While the vehicle passed its last inspection, the sudden cluster of failures toward the end of the record suggests a previous struggle with specific mechanical issues or a tendency to defer necessary repairs until a test was imminent. The mileage profile is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,550 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between July 2020 at 93,727 miles and December 2021 at 100,131 miles, during which the car covered fewer than 7,000 miles over seventeen months. This low usage often implies the vehicle sat for long periods, which frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes, seals, and lines, regardless of the low mileage on the odometer. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity and braking system. Given the age of the Ford and the intermittent usage pattern, checking for corrosion corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and exhaust mounting is critical. The two failures in late 2021, despite having no listed defects in the summary provided, suggest the vehicle may have suffered from mechanical faults that were rectified just before the pass. Inspect the brakes for seized calipers or perished brake hoses, as these are common in low-mileage older vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods.