2011 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Diesel · AV61 URD

The 2011 Ford Mondeo presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a clean pass on 26 September 2025 at 170,688 miles with zero defects. A year prior, on 12 September 2024 at 153,451 miles, the tester flagged multiple tyre wear issues, thin front and rear brake pads, and a split Nearside Front inner CV boot. The subsequent retest on 13 September 2024 passed, indicating the previous owner addressed these immediate failures promptly. This pattern suggests reactive maintenance rather than neglect, as critical safety items were rectified before the next annual test. The vehicle currently stands in good operational standing according to its most recent assessment. Covering 170,688 miles over fifteen years equates to roughly 11,379 miles annually, a typical accumulation for a vehicle of this age. The recorded intervals show consistent usage without alarming gaps or sudden spikes in distance. Between 28 September 2023 at 135,244 miles and 28 September 2022 at 115,172 miles, the Mondeo covered 20,072 miles. The following year, from 28 September 2023 to 12 September 2024, the mileage increased by 18,207 miles. The most recent period, from 13 September 2024 to 26 September 2025, shows a mere 17,233 miles added, suggesting a slight reduction in annual use or a period of lighter duty. The data implies sustained, regular use rather than long-term standing. Despite the clean 2025 result, the recurring tyre wear advisories warrant a thorough physical inspection. The tester repeatedly flagged tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edges, specifically the Nearside Front in September 2022 and multiple axles in September 2024. Edge wear points directly to misaligned tracking or worn suspension bushes and joints. A buyer should check the inner sidewalls for uneven degradation and verify recent suspension component replacements. The 2024 failure for thin brake pads and a split CV boot indicates these consumables were replaced recently, yet verifying the condition of the brake discs and the integrity of the new CV joint gaiter remains prudent. Examine the subframe and sills for corrosion, as structural integrity can degrade on older high-mileage vehicles, even if the MOT records show no corrosion-related failures to date.