2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · FG59 EDX

The maintenance trend for this Mondeo presents a significant concern due to a prolonged absence of valid testing. The most recent MOT, conducted on 2 December 2021 at 122,247 miles, passed without any recorded defects. However, the vehicle has remained entirely untested for nearly five years since that date, rendering its current roadworthiness status entirely unknown. A clean pass in 2021 offers little reassurance for a car that has sat outside the testing regime for such an extended period. The recorded mileage of 122,247 miles equates to a typical annual average of roughly 7,191 miles over the vehicle's seventeen-year lifespan. The MOT history, however, reveals a highly unusual mileage pattern. Both the failed test on 30 November 2021 and the subsequent pass on 2 December 2021 recorded the exact same 122,247 miles. This suggests the vehicle either covered negligible mileage during that period or the 2021 failure stemmed from an issue that prevented a proper road test, such as a fluid leak or a dangerously low tyre, rather than a mechanical failure accumulated over distance. The complete lack of any mileage progression recorded since late 2021 strongly implies the car has been standing idle or driven very sparingly, if at all, for almost half a decade. Given the extensive gap in its testing history, a prospective buyer must treat this vehicle as unproven mechanically. Five years of potential inactivity invites specific deterioration. Inspect the tyres thoroughly for flat spots and perished sidewalls, as rubber degrades rapidly when a car sits stationary. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and ensure the calipers are not seized or binding, a common issue on dormant vehicles. Examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, and scrutinise the underbody and sills for structural rust, which can compromise structural integrity even on a car that has not been clocking up miles. The exhaust system must also be checked for corrosion holes, as short-trip moisture accumulation or prolonged standing can rapidly degrade the metal from the inside out.