2004 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · CK54 XMZ

This 2004 Ford Mondeo presents a concerning maintenance profile, particularly given that it has not had a recorded MOT test for over four years. With the last recorded test in February 2022, the vehicle has effectively been off the road or unregistered for a significant period. The MOT history reveals a clear pattern of neglect and deteriorating mechanical health. Between 2020 and 2022, the vehicle transitioned from a clean pass to a series of serious failures involving critical safety systems. The 2022 failure was particularly alarming, citing missing wheel fixings on all four corners, a leaking shock absorber, and an ABS fault. The recurring issues with the ABS system and steering components suggest that the car has suffered from chronic under-maintenance and potential abuse, rather than just age-related wear. While the annual mileage of roughly 7,250 miles is average for a vehicle of this age, the long gap since the last test makes the current condition of the car highly unpredictable. The fact that it failed for missing wheel nuts—a fundamental safety oversight—indicates that the vehicle may have been subjected to poor-quality repairs or dangerous levels of owner indifference. The trend is clearly worsening. The jump from minor lighting defects in 2021 to structural and safety-critical failures in 2022 suggests that the car was being run into the ground before it was eventually taken off the road.