2005 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · EF55 SPZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean testing history over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted on 12 December 2022 at 148,237 enough passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car met all essential safety standards at that time. The single failure in December 2021 suggests that any mechanical issues identified were addressed immediately, as evidenced by the subsequent pass on the same day. The' pattern is remarkably consistent for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. Between December 2019 and December 2022, the car covered 4,478 miles, showing a low-intensity usage trend of roughly 1,500 miles per year during that period. This low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it increases the likelihood of age-related rubber artwork degradation and corrosion if the vehicle sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural integrity and suspension components, given the age of the Ford. While the MOT history shows no recorded rust failures, it is vital to check for corrosion on arches, sills, and the exhaust system which are common on this generation of Mondeo. Additionally, the low mileage means suspension bushes and engine mounts should be inspected for cracking, as these materials perish over time irrespective of the distance driven.