2006 Ford Mondeo 2.2L Diesel · CE06 WHR

The most recent MOT was on 2026-01-22 — just five months ago — and it passed, but with 15 advisories. That’s unusually high for a single test and signals accumulated wear, not isolated issues. Corrosion is the dominant, worsening pattern. Every MOT since 2023 shows progressive corrosion across suspension components: coil springs (all four corners now flagged), anti-roll bars (front and rear every year), lower suspension arms (front both sides in 2026), sub-frame (front and rear in 2025), and brake pipes (multiple instances since 2024). The 2026 test adds new concerns: severely deteriorated CV boot and ball joint dust cover — both critical for drivetrain integrity and safety. The trend is clearly worsening. In 2023, corrosion was limited to front suspension arms and springs. By 2026, it’s spread to rear springs, rear suspension arms, and now includes vulnerable rubber and sealing components showing advanced deterioration. Tyre wear has also shifted from nearside front (2023–2024) to nearside rear (2026), suggesting developing alignment or suspension geometry issues. At 161,765 miles and 20 years old, the car averages 8,088 miles per year — broadly typical.