2005 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · FM54 GVP

The 2005 Ford Mondeo presents a clean roadworthiness picture as of the most recent test on 16 February 2026 at 69,572 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the three years of available history. The February 2026 pass followed a same-day failure with no defects listed, a pattern repeated on 15 February 2025 at 66,236 miles, indicating administrative re-tests rather than mechanical faults. The odometer shows 69,572 miles against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 3,313 miles per year. The records show 3,015 miles added between the February 2024 test at 63,251 miles and February 2025 at 66,236 miles, then 3,336 miles to February 2026. This low, consistent annual use suggests light running with possible extended standing periods, though no gaps exceed twelve months. With no advisories or defects logged across any test, the DVSA data reveals no recurring wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills and subframe, as the Mondeo of this era suffers hidden rust that MOT testers may miss on a clean lift. Verify the tyres, wiper blades, and underbody for deterioration linked to low-mileage storage. The duplicated fail-and-pass entries on both 2025 and 2026 dates imply the seller or garage processed paperwork before correction, not a fault with the car itself. Given the sparse but unblemished record, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory testing without neglect.