2013 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · CE13 XPD

The 2026-01-21 MOT passed at 101,608 miles, establishing a baseline for the vehicle's current mechanical condition. However, the 2025-01-16 failure indicates a critical structural issue requiring immediate attention, as the nearside front outer tyre exhibited a lump caused by structural separation or partial failure. This 2025-01-20 failure occurred immediately prior to the 2026-01-21 test, suggesting a rapid accumulation of wear or a failure to address the underlying structural defect during the 2025 period. The 2024-01-19 failure of the offside front tyre, which is 215/50zr17w, confirms that the tyre had been removed from the driver's view prior to the 2024-01-22 test, implying that the owner may have been unable to maintain proper inflation standards or that the tyre itself was already compromised. The maintenance trend is clearly deteriorating and not stable; the vehicle has experienced two separate failures, one of which occurred within the last 12 months, demonstrating a consistent pattern of wear and tear. The rapid mileage accumulation from 93,355 to 101,608 miles between the 2025-01-16 and 2026-01-21 tests suggests that the vehicle was not maintained during the 2025 period, leading to the development of the tyre lump and the subsequent tyre tear. This rapid increase in mileage over a short window indicates that the owner likely did not perform regular servicing, such as changing tyres or checking suspension components, which would have prevented these failures and potential structural failures. Given the recurring faults and the severe structural risks identified, the vehicle is not roadworthy for safe driving. The owner must inspect the tyre tread depth, suspension bushes, and brake discs for binding or corrosion, as well as check the exhaust emissions and structural integrity of the chassis and bodywork, as the 2025-01-20 failure involved offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative status. A buyer should be advised to conduct a full roadworthiness test immediately, including a brake test and a structural inspection, to determine if the vehicle can be safely driven or if it requires urgent repair before it is sold.