2014 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · FN64 VOB

The most recent DVSA examination on 3 July 2026 resulted in a pass, but with advisories recorded against both front tyres for being worn close to the legal limit and presenting inner-edge wear. Looking across the recorded test history, the vehicle has demonstrated an essentially stable compliance record, passing on every annual attempt with only one previous failure in October 2022 for a dangerously low offside front tyre tread. The defect history is dominated by tyre wear advisories appearing at nearly every test, alongside rear brake pad advisories in 2021 and 2025, plus minor lighting faults on the offside rear registration plate lamp. The recurring nature of these items, while individually minor, suggests the vehicle is being used actively and is consuming consumables at a steady rate rather than deteriorating mechanically. With 164,966 miles recorded over approximately twelve years of service, this Mondeo is running at an annual mileage of roughly 13,747 miles, which is well above the national average for its age bracket. The annual test entries demonstrate consistent accumulation without obvious significant gaps in usage, indicating the vehicle has been in regular service rather than left standing. Higher mileage examples such as this typically experience accelerated wear on suspension components, brake discs and pads, clutch assembly (if manual), dual-mass flywheel, and drivetrain items including CV or drive shaft boots. The pattern of repeated tyre and brake advisories is fully consistent with this usage profile and is what one would expect from a high-mileage fleet-style vehicle. For a prospective buyer, the most pressing item to address is the inner-edge front tyre wear noted at the latest test. Inner-edge wear typically points to geometry misalignment, worn suspension bushes, top mount deterioration, or sagging coil springs, particularly on a Mondeo of this age and mileage. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over bumps, pay attention to any pulling to one side under braking, and check for uneven steering return. Given that this advisory appeared on both nearside and offside fronts at the same test, it is likely a systematic issue rather than a one-off, and a four-wheel alignment check plus suspension inspection should be budgeted for alongside a replacement pair of front tyres. Beyond the advisory items, the rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2021 and again in 2025, indicating an ongoing consumption that will likely require attention imminently. With pads renewed in the interim and now wearing thin again after roughly 40,000 miles of mixed use, the rear discs should be inspected for lipping, corrosion, or warping, which would manifest as pedal pulsation or shudder under braking. The 2021 failure also recorded a nearside rear body panel damaged item classified as likely to cause injury; this warrants a close physical examination to confirm adequate repair, as sharp or protruding bodywork defects are a recurring MOT failure point. Additionally, given the mileage and age, a buyer should verify recent servicing including timing belt replacement intervals if applicable to the engine variant, inspect for fluid leaks from the engine and transmission, test the 12V battery under load as high-mileage cars frequently suffer from parasitic drain, and examine exhaust mounting condition. The 2022 dangerous tyre failure should serve as a reminder that ongoing tyre condition monitoring is essential, particularly given the consistent inner-edge wear pattern observed throughout the test history.