2012 Ford Mondeo 1.6L Diesel · FN12 GZH

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a worsening trend in mechanical wear and deferred maintenance. While it passed its latest test in October 2025 at 278,072 miles, the record reveals a persistent pattern of recurring suspension faults and structural degradation. The transition from a failure in October 2024 to a pass in 2025 indicates that repairs are only addressed when necessary to pass legal inspections rather than through preventative maintenance. At 278,072 miles, this 14-year-old Mondeo has seen extreme use, averaging nearly 20,000 miles per year. This high usage rate places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension components. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the vehicle covered over 8,000 miles, maintaining a consistent high-mileage pattern. The accumulation of mileage, combined with the repeated failures related to coil springs and driveshaft boots, suggests the vehicle is operating near the end of its economic life for many major components. A buyer must scrutinize the entire suspension geometry, as the record flagged corroded rear coil springs in 2023 and 2024, with surface corrosion spreading to all four rear lower suspension arms by 2025. The offside front inner driveshaft CV gaiter has been deteriorating since 2024 and was showing a leak by 2025, indicating a high risk of imminent joint failure. Furthermore, the front tyres show uneven wear on inner edges and a misshapen profile, pointing to significant alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not been rectified. The braking system requires immediate attention as the 2025 test noted wear and corrosion on the rear discs. Additionally, the persistent history of windscreen damage, defective wipers, and insecure headlamp units suggests a lack of attention to detail regarding basic vehicle upkeep. Given the structural corrosion noted on suspension arms and the high mileage, a thorough physical inspection of the chassis for structural integrity is essential to ensure the rust has not progressed beyond surface level on critical mounting points.