2006 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · CA06 LLX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean pass record for the last three years. Following a failure in June 2022, the owner successfully addressed the necessary issues as the car subsequently passed three consecutive tests with no defects recorded. The most recent test in June 2025 at 181,194 miles confirms that the mechanical and safety components currently meet minimum regulatory standards without immediate failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical annual use for this age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between June 2023 and June 2024, the car covered 9,405 miles, while the interval between 2024 and 2025 saw a similar 9,463 miles. This steady usage pattern suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than left stationary for long periods, which often helps in maintaining engine seals and preventing brake-related corrosion from seizing components. Despite the clean MOT history, the high total mileage of over 181,000 miles necessitates a thorough physical inspection of high-wear components. A buyer should scrutinise the suspension geometry for perished rubber bushes and worn ball joints or control arms, as these are common points of failure on older Mondeos. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches is vital, as the MOT test only identifies structural rust once it reaches a significant threshold of degradation.