2015 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Diesel · FL65 XAH

The 2015 Ford Mondeo presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 19 January 2026 at 152,676 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history shows two administrative failures within days of passes in both November 2024 and January 2026, each at identical mileages and with no defects logged. These indicate paperwork or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical deterioration. The vehicle cleared its 17 November 2023 examination at 135,776 miles cleanly, giving a three-year span of advisory-free records. Recorded mileage stands at 152,676 against an 11-year-old shell, averaging roughly 13,880 miles per year. That is high for the model age and points to sustained motorway or business use rather than occasional local running. The gap between the November 2023 pass at 135,776 miles and the November 2024 failure/pass at 146,272 miles shows about 10,500 miles covered in twelve months, then only 6,400 miles to the January 2026 tests at 152,673 to 152,676 miles. The sparse record gives no evidence of rapid accumulation or long standing periods, but the high total means drivetrain and suspension components have absorbed above-average cycle counts. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage. The DVSA entries flag no corrosion, binding calipers, or exhaust emission breaches, yet a clean MOT at this age does not confirm underlying wear on consumables. Check tyre tread depth and wiper condition, and scrutinise subframe and sill structural integrity for hidden rust the tester may not have cited. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass pairs at 146,272 and 152,673 miles suggest the vendor corrected a non-mechanical test anomaly before retest. Previous keepers kept the car to a passable standard with no recorded advisories across three years. Treat the high mileage as the main risk and verify service history to confirm cambelt and transmission upkeep.