2015 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · AV65 SMX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 113,533 miles flagged multiple advisories, including a cracking nearside front tyre, thin rear brake pads, and a binding rear caliper, the car had achieved clean passes in 2024. The recent appearance of defects suggests that the current owner is only addressing components once they approach failure limits. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,300 miles per year. Between the November 2021 test at 97,592 miles and the November 2025 test at 113,533 miles, the car covered roughly 4,000 miles annually. This steady usage indicates regular operation rather than long periods of standing, which generally helps prevent the internal degradation of rubber components and seals, despite the surface wear noted in the record. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear braking system, as the history shows a recurring issue with thin pads in 2021 and 2025, alongside a noted binding caliper in the latest entry. This pattern indicates a potential sticking piston or seized slider pin that requires attention to prevent uneven wear. Additionally, the reports of cracking and perishing tyres in both 2023 and 2025 suggest the rubber compound is reaching the end of its life regardless of tread depth, necessitating a thorough check of all sidewalls for structural fractures.