2018 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Petrol · EX18 OSA

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 25 February 2026 at 42,965 miles returned no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical and safety components currently meet all DVSA standards. Following a single failure in early 2024, the car has undergone two consecutive annual tests without any indication of recurring mechanical faults or structural degradation. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,370 miles per year. Between February 2023 at 27,779 miles and February 2026 at 42,965 miles, the car covered 15,186 miles, suggesting a pattern of light domestic use or long periods of stationary storage. The failure recorded in February 2024 did not result in long-term advisories, which implies the issue was likely a minor consumable item that was rectified immediately to facilitate the subsequent pass. While the digital record is clean, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage use. Periods of standing can lead to rubber perish in suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, or surface corrosion on brake discs despite low friction use. Inspect the underside for early-stage rust and check tyres for cracking due to age rather than wear. Given the low mileage, the drivetrain and timing components should theoretically have significant life remaining, but fluid-related items must be verified to ensure they have not degraded during the intervals of inactivity.