2015 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · EK65 BXF

This 2015 Ford Mondeo presents a mixed mechanical picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 22 September 2025 at 74,522 miles, passed but flagged a cluster of wear-related advisories that suggest the vehicle is entering a phase of above-average consumable deterioration. Both front brake discs were noted as worn, and all four brake pad sets were reported as wearing thin. The nearside rear tyre was recorded at 2.8 mm, sitting dangerously close to the 1.6 mm legal minimum. Taken together, these advisories point to a worsening maintenance trend, particularly when compared with the clean bill of health recorded in September 2023 at 56,498 miles. The vehicle has not failed an MOT since 2022, but the concentration of brake and tyre wear in the latest test indicates that routine replacement cycles may not have been kept up with. The mileage progression tells a clear story. Between September 2022 and September 2023, the Mondeo covered approximately 8,488 miles. That figure jumped to 11,227 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, then slowed to 6,797 miles in the twelve months leading to the September 2025 test. At roughly 6,775 miles per year over its eleven-year life, the overall average sits within typical parameters for a vehicle of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods off the road. The MOT record itself is consistent, with annual tests filed each September, which reflects responsible ownership from a compliance standpoint. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system during any in-person inspection. The front brake discs were flagged as worn in September 2025, and the advisory specifically referenced lipping, meaning the discs have likely worn beyond their minimum thickness specification or are approaching it. With all four pad sets also listed as thin, the entire braking circuit is due for a comprehensive check. Examine the disc surfaces for scoring and measure remaining pad material before committing to a purchase. The rear calipers on this generation Mondeo are also known to develop sticking slides, which can cause the uneven inner-edge tyre wear pattern repeatedly recorded in this vehicle's history. The recurring tyre advisories across multiple tests raise a separate concern. Inner-edge wear on the nearside front and rear tyres, noted in both 2022 and 2025, typically points to worn suspension bushes, a damaged track rod end, or incorrect toe alignment. The 2022 failure also included a puncture from a nail, suggesting the previous owner was running on degraded rubber for extended periods. Have the front and rear suspension bushes, drop links, and track rod ends inspected for play. Check the subframe and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as surface rust can accelerate on the Mondeo's rear subframe around this mileage. The vehicle remains roadworthy on paper, but the pattern of wear suggests deferred maintenance that a buyer should budget for immediately.