2012 Ford Mondeo 1.6L Diesel · FN12 YMP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on May 31, 2025 at 120,395 miles passed with no advisories, previous years show a recurring cycle of failing on avoidable wear items. The trend has improved in the last twelve months, as the failure in June 2024 for ineffective wipers was immediately rectified, yet the long-term data suggests that the owner typically only addresses mechanical faults once they trigger an MOT failure. At 120,395 miles over 14 years, the car averages approximately 8,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for its age. However, there is a significant gap in records between June 2022 (83,393 miles) and June 2023 (109,468 miles), where the vehicle covered over 26,000 miles in a single year. This burst of mileage coincides with a cluster of mechanical failures in the 2023 test, including corroded coil springs, worn ball joints, and thin brake components, indicating that high-intensity usage periods have stressed the vehicle's components. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension and braking system. The 2023 failure highlighted significant corrosion on three coil springs and deteriorated ball joint dust covers, while the 2021 test identified a dangerous track rod end and a rough wheel bearing. The record also shows a history of thin brake pads and pitted discs, suggesting the braking system is run to its limit. While the 2025 test noted the undertray was undersealed, a physical inspection is required to ensure that this coating has not masked existing structural corrosion, especially as previous tests noted that under trays prevented a full inspection of the chassis.