2018 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · FD18 YOR

The DVSA history for this Mondeo shows a generally clean roadworthiness record across eight tests since 2021, with seven passes and a single failure recorded on 10 August 2024. That failure was a relatively minor electrical issue, a non-functioning nearside front side repeater lamp, which was clearly remedied before the subsequent pass just three days later on 13 August 2024. The 2024 test also carried advisories relating to an offside rear inner tyre cut that did not reach the ply or cords, front outer tyres worn close to the legal limit on both sides, and a defective offside rear brake lens. No structural corrosion, suspension component deterioration, brake pipe concerns, or exhaust integrity issues have been flagged at all. The most recent test on 8 August 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories whatsoever, suggesting the tyre wear and brake lens items raised previously have been resolved and the car has remained in compliant condition at the time of inspection. With an odometer reading of 89,880 miles on an eight-year-old vehicle, the Mondeo has averaged around 11,200 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and segment and indicates regular rather than excessive use. There are no significant gaps in the annual testing pattern, with continuous MOTs recorded from 2021 through to 2026, confirming it has not been laid up off the road for any prolonged period. This consistent annual mileage and uninterrupted testing history means wear on consumables such as tyres, brake pads, discs, and suspension components should be progressing at a predictable rate, rather than being accelerated by hard use or complicated by extended standing periods. The earlier 2021 advisory set, which mentioned front and rear brake pad wear and rear brake disc pitting, fits this pattern of routine consumable consumption expected at moderate mileage. For a prospective buyer, the test history suggests attention should now be directed towards the components typically affected on a Mondeo approaching 90,000 miles. Although the 2024 advisories flagged front tyre wear on both outer edges and a nearside rear tyre at 3mm as early as June 2021, the recent clean pass indicates tyre condition has since been addressed, though a physical check of remaining tread depth across all four corners and of the sidewalls for any bulges or cracking consistent with age is worthwhile given the original cut recorded on the offside rear inner tyre. On the test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or front strut top mount bearings, all common wear items on this generation of Mondeo at this mileage. Steering should remain precise without vibration or pulling to either side under braking, and there should be no clonking or creaking from the rear axle area when traversing speed humps. Brake feel is another area to scrutinise carefully, given the historical advisories on pad wear and rear disc condition. The pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and there should be no shudder through the steering wheel or into the brake pedal under moderate deceleration, which would indicate warped front discs rather than the previously noted rear disc pitting. Confirm that the offside rear brake lens, which was flagged as defective in 2024, now illuminates correctly and is not cracked or allowing moisture ingress, as any remaining water inside the lens could lead to bulb failure or corrosion of the electrical contacts. A walk around in darker conditions to verify all exterior lamps, including the nearside front side repeater that caused the only recorded failure, is sensible. Finally, inspect the underbody areas visible from beneath for any signs of surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and suspension arms, as corrosion advisories have not appeared in the MOT record but naturally become a consideration on a vehicle of this age, particularly if it has spent time exposed to winter road salt.