2006 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · EA06 WCD

The 2006 Ford Mondeo presents a currently roadworthy status following the October 2024 pass at 116,701 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded period. The most recent test on 16 October 2024 passed with no defects logged, though it followed a same-day failure showing no recorded defects, a pattern repeated on 9 November 2023 when a failure at 114,626 miles preceded a pass two days later at 114,631 miles. These paired failure-pass entries with no faults listed suggest administrative or presentation anomalies at the test centre rather than mechanical deterioration. The odometer shows 116,701 miles against a 20-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,835 miles per year. The records confirm very low annual use: the car covered only 2,098 miles between the October 2022 test at 112,203 miles and the November 2023 pass at 114,631 miles, then just 2,070 miles to the October 2024 test. Such limited movement over two decades implies long standing periods, which commonly accelerates rubber perishing, brake seizing, and underbody corrosion even where the MOT shows clean results. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion given the vehicle's age and low-use profile. The brake discs and calipers warrant checks for binding or pitting after prolonged inactivity. No advisories or defects appear in the history, so the structural integrity and exhaust emissions remain unflagged, but the sparse record offers no evidence of proactive upkeep beyond statutory testing.