2005 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · DK55 THV

Recurring oil leaks and exhaust emissions issues characterize the recorded history of this vehicle. The last recorded MOT in April 2015 resulted in a pass, but only after a failure involving an insecure nearside front suspension arm locating pin and a faulty passenger door. The overall trend across the available records shows a pattern of failures related to emissions, exhaust integrity, and basic chassis components. The recorded mileage of 140,084 miles over 21 years averages approximately 6,671 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. However, there is a critical absence of MOT data from April 2015 through to September 2026. This eleven-year gap in testing suggests the vehicle may have been off the road for a prolonged period, which increases the likelihood of perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and degraded fluids. Inspection should focus heavily on the chassis and braking system. The history of deteriorated nearside rear trailing arm bushes and an insecure front suspension arm locating pin means the buyer should listen for knocks or clunks when driving over uneven surfaces and check for steering instability. Given the recorded pitting of both front and rear brake discs, along with thin pads and a previously chafed offside rear brake hose, the brake pedal should be checked for firmness and any judder during deceleration. The engine and exhaust system require close scrutiny due to previous failures for excessive turbo smoke and a major exhaust leak, combined with multiple user-reported oil leaks. During a test drive, observe the exhaust for blue or black smoke under acceleration and inspect the engine bay and underside for fresh oil residue. Any rattling or loud drones from the exhaust system would indicate a recurrence of the previously flagged leaks.