2008 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Diesel · EK58 KAO

The roadworthiness of this 2008 Ford Mondeo presents an unusual maintenance trend, marked by clean passes immediately following consecutive failures. In the most recent test on November 9, 2022, at 154,965 miles, the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, following an initial failure just under two weeks prior on October 27, 2022. This pattern of immediate retests yielding clean passes mirrors the previous year, where the car failed twice on November 8 and November 24, 2021, before passing on November 25, 2021. Such a sequence indicates that minor administrative issues, incomplete presentation, or rectifiable faults often trigger initial rejections before a successful clearance is achieved. The recorded mileage of 154,965 miles aligns reasonably with the vehicle age of approximately eighteen years, averaging roughly 8,600 miles annually. However, the provided MOT dataset is notably sparse regarding detailed advisory notes and specific failure items, showing a complete absence of recorded defects across all five test events between November 2021 and November 2022. The lack of test records spanning from late 2022 to the current date in August 2026 means the vehicle has operated without a documented MOT for over three and a half years, which introduces a significant period of unaccounted usage and potential lay-up. A prospective buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on high-wear mechanical components typical of high-mileage Mondeo models from this era, specifically the multi-link rear suspension bushes, front coil springs, and brake disc corrosion. Given the prolonged absence of test data since late 2022, checking the sills and subframes for structural rust is essential, alongside verifying the condition of the diesel particulate filter and exhaust emissions. Inspecting the brake calipers for binding and checking the steering rack for play will reveal whether the underlying mechanical upkeep matches the clean final certificates logged in the historical data.