2015 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · FD65 AWH

A clean sheet across every recorded test defines this 2015 Ford Mondeo from a roadworthiness perspective, with five MOT entries between 2022 and 2025 producing only a single failure recorded on 7 November 2023 that carries no defect notes and was followed by a pass just two days later on 9 November 2023. Such a result is consistent with a refusal on a category that was either immediately rectified or a tester administrative issue, given that no component was identified. The intervening tests in October 2022 and November 2024 both passed with no advisories or defects, and the most recent pass on 10 September 2025 likewise returned a clean record, indicating that the structural, braking, lighting, and emissions components inspected under the MOT regime are holding up well for an eleven-year-old vehicle. No recurring advisories point to chronic wear in any particular subsystem, and the trajectory is stable rather than deteriorating. At 49,250 miles across roughly eleven years, this Mondeo has covered an annual average of around 4,477 miles, which is well below typical usage for a family saloon of this age and represents light duty rather than high-mileage commuting or motorway work. The five MOT tests fall between October 2022 and September 2025, leaving a significant gap in recorded testing before late 2022; under current DVSA rules the vehicle would not have required an MOT until its fourth anniversary, so the absence of earlier tests is normal for a post-2015 car but means the recorded history only covers the latter portion of its life. The low annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain and suspension components but can also mean extended periods of short trips or standing, which tends to stress items such as the 12V battery, brake discs through surface corrosion, and tyre sidewalls through age-hardening rather than tread wear. The mileage progression cannot be verified between tests as no readings are listed, but the overall figure is consistent with light, predominantly urban or suburban use. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded component advisories means there are no specific flagged areas to target, but a low-mileage Mondeo of this vintage warrants particular attention to rubber and polymer components that degrade through age rather than mileage. On a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mounts that would not necessarily have been flagged if not extreme enough to fail. Feel for any vibration through the brake pedal under moderate deceleration, a symptom of corroded or lipped front discs that have spent time stationary; a pulsing or warped feel warrants disc replacement. Inspect the inner and outer faces of the tyres for cracking or sidewall deterioration and check the production date, as original-fit tyres on a low-mileage car can be well past their safe service life even with legal tread remaining. Mechanical condition checks should also focus on items that age rather than wear. Verify the air conditioning system functions effectively, as refrigerant seals and condensers on an eleventh-year-old vehicle often lose performance without obvious MOT-related symptoms. Inspect the underside if accessible for any oil residue around the engine sump, cam cover, and power steering rack, as seals harden with age and can weep on first use after standing. Examine the coolant expansion tank and hoses for brittleness, and confirm the timing belt or chain service interval has been observed according to Ford specifications, since this is a maintenance rather than test item. Finally, check the state of the cabin filter, pollen filter, and the general condition of the interior trim, as low-mileage cars frequently show wear on high-contact areas that is inconsistent with the odometer reading, which can itself warrant verification through service history or the in-car trip computer.