2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · EK09 FSE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend reveals a persistent pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in May 2026 at 214,018 miles resulted in a failure due to an illegal nearside rear tyre and worn rear suspension arm bushes. While the car passed immediately after these remedial repairs, the recurrence of suspension bushing issues dating back to 2023 suggests that the owner only addresses these components once they reach the point of inspection failure. At 17 years old with 214,018 miles, this Mondeo has covered an average of approximately 12,589 miles per year. The usage is relatively consistent, though there is a notable drop in mileage between May 2022 and May 2023, where the vehicle covered only 2,601 miles, followed by a surge of nearly 10,000 miles between 2023 and 2024. This high cumulative mileage places significant stress on the drivetrain and chassis components, which aligns with the frequent mechanical advisories recorded. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension, as worn arm bushes and corroded coil springs have appeared multiple times since 2020. The record shows a history of neglecting basic consumables, with brake discs noted in poor condition in 2019 and thin pads in 2018. Given the recent failure for a tyre below the legal limit, the buyer should verify that all four tyres are of legal depth and show even wear. Structural integrity of the underbody should also be checked for rust, as previous corrosion on the coil springs indicates an environment prone to accelerated metal decay.