2015 Ford Mondeo 1.6L Diesel · FG15 OTA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 210,153 miles, this followed a significant failure immediately prior involving multiple safety-critical defects. The tester flagged three tyres at or below the legal tread limit and rear brake pads reaching the minimum thickness threshold. This suggests the previous owner was only addressing faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 210,153 miles, this Mondeo has covered significant mileage for its age, averaging over 19,000 miles per year. The interval between July 2022 and July 2024 saw an accumulation of 34,206 miles, indicating consistent high-speed usage which places strain on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems. The clean record in 2022 at 175,947 miles stands as an outlier before a series of recurring wear-related issues began to surface in subsequent inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry and bushings, as repeated advisories regarding uneven tyre wear in 2023 and 2025 indicate potential alignment issues or worn components. The recurring failure of the rear brakes across multiple years suggests the braking system should be checked for seized calipers or leaking wheel cylinders that accelerate pad wear. Given the high mileage, close attention to the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the exhaust system is essential to ensure the vehicle has not reached the end of its economic life.