2016 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · AV65 KWD

The 2026‑01‑06 MOT at 132,739 miles confirms the Mondeo remains roadworthy, but the repeated suspension arm pin and bush wear, coupled with progressively worn brake discs, show a clear trend of ongoing mechanical deterioration rather than stability or improvement. Since the 2019 test at 88,317 miles the recorded mileage has risen sharply, reaching 132,739 miles by 2026, a gain of roughly 44,400 miles in seven years or about 6,300 miles per year, far exceeding the average for a ten‑year‑old vehicle and indicating intensive use that likely outpaces regular preventive maintenance. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension arm pins and bushes for excessive play, examine the condition of the rear and front brake discs for scoring or pitting beyond the MOT thresholds, and verify that the brake pads are within service limits; the consistent inner‑edge tyre wear recorded since 2023 points to possible mis‑alignment or worn suspension geometry that must be checked. Finally, the buyer ought to look for any structural rust, especially around the wheel arches and chassis where previous MOTs noted items removed from the driver’s view, and confirm that the windscreen damage does not compromise visibility, while also reviewing service history for any remedial work that may have masked underlying faults.