2016 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · AX16 BYP

The 2025‑06‑21 MOT at 253,473 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle was deemed roadworthy at that moment. Although a failure at 253,470 miles on the same day flagged rear tyre tread below 1.6 mm, the subsequent pass shows that any remedial work satisfied the requirements. The trend after the 2024‑06‑18 pass at 148,257 miles shows no major mechanical failures beyond tyre and brake wear, suggesting a relatively stable condition aside from consumables. The mileage trajectory shows a 2016 model accumulating 253,473 miles over roughly seven years, averaging about 36,000 miles annually, which is high for its age. From 2020‑06‑12 (89,902 miles) to 2022‑05‑23 (126,969 miles) the vehicle covered 37,067 miles in 1.9 years, indicating accelerated use. The jump to 253,473 miles by 2025‑06‑21 adds another 105,216 miles in 11 months, confirming a period of intensive operation. Recurring issues centre on tyre wear and brake components: rear tyre tread was deficient in 2022, 2024 and 2025; front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in 2022 and 2024; the 2020 MOT recorded a loose near‑side front track rod end, a potential detachment risk. Suspension bushes and coil springs have not been flagged since 2020, but the repeated tyre failures suggest possible neglect of alignment or suspension health. No explicit rust advisories appear after 2020, yet the chassis should be examined for structural corrosion. A buyer should therefore inspect current tyre tread depth, condition of brake discs and pads, integrity of suspension linkages such as track rod ends and bushes, and look for any signs of structural rust or previous repair work on the chassis before finalising the purchase.