2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · AJ10 ABF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a positive maintenance trend following a period of concern. The most recent inspection conducted in March 2026 at 156,949 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a sequence of three clean passes over the last two years, indicating that the current owner is likely addressing any emerging mechanical issues and maintaining the vehicle to a standard that meets regulatory requirements. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,800 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in records between December 2022 and March 2024, during which the car covered 2,801 miles. However, the usage has returned to a steadier pace recently, with 6,305 miles recorded between the March 2025 and March 2026-6 tests. This consistent accumulation suggests regular operation which often helps prevent flat-spotting or internal corrosion associated with long periods of standing. While the recent records are encouraging, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most prone to wear on high-mileage Mondeos. The failure in December 2022 suggests a specific defect previously required immediate rectification, so a close look at the suspension bushes, coil springs, and ball arms is necessary to check for renewed play. Given the 156,000-mile mark, the structural integrity of the subframes and the condition of the brake discs and lines are also critical areas to ensure no hidden corrosion is developing that the MOT test might have missed.