2001 Ford Mondeo 2.5L Petrol · AF51 RSZ

The 2001 Ford Mondeo presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 4 February 2025 at 105,397 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable in terms of recorded defects. The most recent test shows a clean result, yet the vehicle failed twice previously on administrative grounds with no mechanical defects logged, first on 2 January 2024 and again on 1 February 2025, both at identical mileages to the subsequent passes. This pattern suggests the failures stemmed from documentation or presentation issues rather than worsening mechanical condition. Recorded mileage sits at 105,397 miles against 25 years of age, equating to a low average of roughly 4,216 miles per year. The odometer moved only 2,126 miles between the August 2022 test at 103,271 miles and the January 2024 test at 105,207 miles, then added just 190 miles to the February 2025 pass. Such low annual use implies long standing periods, which on a Mondeo of this era raises the risk of perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and subframe corrosion rather than high-mileage drivetrain wear. The absence of any advisories across all five entries is unusual for a quarter-century-old vehicle and may reflect superficial testing rather than true condition. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related degradation the MOT omitted. Structural integrity around sills and floor pan needs close checking for rust given the low use and likely damp storage. Verify the reason for the two zero-defect failures with DVSA, as repeated rejection without faults points to either clerical error or unrecorded presentation faults. Given the clean but sparse history, a pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist remains prudent before committing funds.