2008 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Petrol · EF08 FCD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 163,831 miles passed, the tester flagged a nearside front tyre reaching the legal wear limit with uneven wear. This follows a 2025 failure involving a severely deteriorated offside front upper suspension rod ball joint dust cover. Despite the clean records in 2023 and 2024, the vehicle is now beginning to show signs of component fatigue as it ages. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,100 miles per year. The data shows steady accumulation of roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles between annual tests, moving from 147,009 miles in early 2023 to 163,831 miles in early 2026. This regularity suggests the car has been used consistently rather than left sitting for long periods, which generally helps maintain engine seals but places expected wear on rubber components and suspension components. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, specifically checking the ball joints and bushes for play given the previous deterioration reported. The uneven wear noted on the nearside tyre suggests a potential alignment issue or a worn component that requires attention. Furthermore, the 2023 failure for high hydrocarbon emissions indicates a past issue with combustion efficiency or sensors; the buyer should monitor the engine for blue smoke or rough idling to ensure that previous fault was fully resolved and not merely masked.