2018 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Diesel · BN18 AEK

The Ford Mondeo last passed its MOT on 4 April 2023 at 145,853 miles with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean result shows a stable maintenance trend across the three available tests, though the certificate expired in April 2024 and the vehicle has not been formally assessed for over three years as of July 2026. The absence of any flagged issues in the official record suggests previous owners addressed requirements before each annual test. Mileage accrual reflects high use for an eight-year-old car. The first recorded test on 9 March 2021 showed 72,288 miles. By 22 March 2022 the odometer read 117,413 miles, a rapid accumulation of 45,125 miles in just over twelve months. The final test on 4 April 2023 captured 145,853 miles, adding 28,440 miles across the next year. The supplied current recorded mileage remains 145,853, identical to the 2023 figure, indicating either a prolonged period without use or an unchanged odometer reading since that test. The history is sparse, comprising only three consecutive passes with no minor or major faults noted. A buyer should commission a current roadworthiness inspection given the stale MOT status. Despite the clean record, high mileage demands scrutiny of suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering joints for fatigue. Brake discs and calipers require measurement for wear and binding after potential standing. The buyer must check structural integrity and underbody corrosion, particularly on sills and subframes exposed to winter treatment. A buyer should verify exhaust emissions on a rolling road, as catalyst degradation escapes detection without a recent test. Previous owners kept the car to a pass standard with no advisories, implying basic upkeep was met. However, the gap since April 2023 leaves unknown wear. A fresh MOT or independent mechanical assessment is essential before purchase.