2013 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · CE13 XPG

The 2013 Ford Mondeo presents a mixed but broadly stable maintenance picture at its most recent MOT on 21 July 2025, when it passed at 140,333 miles. That test flagged front brake disc wear and pitting on both inner faces, a scored offside rear disc, and corrosion on both rear suspension arms and coil springs, though none were deemed seriously weakened. The pattern across the last five years shows a vehicle that has consistently passed, yet the same categories of advisories keep reappearing. Brake disc wear and rear suspension corrosion are not new problems here; they are recurring, low-level defects that have persisted without escalating into dangerous failures. The trend is neither sharply worsening nor clearly resolving, suggesting the car has been kept roadworthy but not thoroughly repaired. Mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable for a 13-year-old Mondeo. The recorded 140,333 miles equates to roughly 10,795 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical use. The annual tests show a consistent yearly increase of around 6,000 to 7,000 miles, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps that would indicate long periods of disuse or odometer anomalies. The MOT record itself is clean and regular, with no missed years, which supports the impression of a vehicle that has been driven consistently and kept in annual testing. The recurring advisories point to two areas a buyer should inspect closely before purchase. The rear suspension arms and coil springs have shown corrosion in the most recent test, and the rear trailing arm bushes have been flagged as worn in three of the last four tests. This suggests the rear end has been living with deteriorating components for some time. A physical check for play, cracking, and advanced rust, particularly around the rear subframe and mounting points, is warranted. The front brake discs have appeared as worn or pitted in four consecutive tests, and the offside rear disc was scored in 2025. Combined with repeated notes on front brake fluctuation and a binding offside rear brake in 2023, the braking system has been a persistent weak spot. A buyer should examine disc thickness, pad condition, and caliper operation rather than assuming the car has been freshly serviced. Beyond the flagged items, the tyre wear noted in 2022, uneven wear on the offside front in particular, hints at possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that may have been left unaddressed. The car has clearly been maintained to a passable standard, but the accumulation of minor, repeated advisories suggests a pattern of reactive rather than preventive care. A thorough test drive and an independent inspection of the rear suspension and braking components are strongly recommended.