2016 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Diesel · AF16 PAO

The 2025‑08‑07 MOT at 103,831 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming current roadworthiness. The preceding 2024‑08‑08 test at 98,684 miles also passed without defects, indicating a stable maintenance trend with no worsening mechanical issues in the past year. Mileage has risen from 59,241 miles in the March 2020 test to the present 103,831 miles, an increase of 44,590 miles over roughly five years, averaging about 8,900 miles per year – consistent with typical usage for a 2016 Mondeo. The interval between the 2023‑08‑18 test (92,639 miles) and the 2024‑08‑08 test (98,684 miles) shows a six‑thousand‑mile jump, while earlier gaps from 2020 to 2021 (10,363 miles) and 2021 to 2022 (11,000 miles) reflect steady accumulation without abrupt spikes. No extended periods of inactivity are evident, and the regular interval of annual tests suggests diligent record‑keeping. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear drive‑shaft constant‑velocity joint boot for cracks or insecurity, given the 2024 failure, and verify the condition of the rear suspension bushes and coil springs, which have shown wear in earlier advisories. The recurring tyre wear near the legal limit and the repeated lighting lamp defects point to potential neglect of consumables; close examination of tyre tread depth, sidewall condition, and lamp lenses is essential. Brake performance must be assessed, focusing on the front discs for pitting or scoring, the condition of brake pads, and the rear brake assembly for imbalance or excessive fluctuation noted in 2021. Finally, a visual check for structural rust on chassis rails, suspension mounting points and the exhaust system is advisable, as water ingress was recorded on several lamps, indicating possible moisture exposure.