2005 Ford Mondeo 3.0L Petrol · AF55 PVJ

The 2005 Ford Mondeo shows a current roadworthiness status of passed, with the most recent test dated 4 October 2021 at 151,304 miles recording no defects. The maintenance trend across the supplied entries is short and stable, with no recurring advisories or mechanical faults carried between tests. The only blemish is a failure logged on 30 September 2021 at 151,294 miles, which the DVLA record lists with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical defect. The odometer stood at 151,304 miles at the October 2021 test, equating to roughly 7,205 miles per year across the vehicle's 21-year life, a figure typical for a car of this age. The gap between the failed and passed tests is four days and just ten miles, showing the owner corrected whatever stopped the first certificate quickly. Beyond that, the record gives no earlier entries, so we cannot chart wear rates or spot rapid accumulation; the sparse history simply shows a clean pass after a defect-free failure. A buyer should still view the car in person given the five-year gap to today's date of 8 July 2026. Standing unused for long periods risks perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and corroded brake discs or calipers, none of which the old test would capture now. The Mondeo's age also invites structural rust on sills and subframes, so a ramp inspection of the underbody is warranted. The lack of recorded advisories in 2021 suggests basic upkeep was adequate at the time, but the expired test status means the car is currently unroadworthy until a fresh MOT is secured. Budget for a full inspection of consumables and emissions before any sale completes.