2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · FP09 PPO

The most recent MOT, carried out on 24 March 2026, was passed but recorded advisories concerning wear on both rear suspension arm bushes. Over the past five years the vehicle has shown a mixed pattern: a major failure in 2024 on both front lower ball‑joint bushes, a series of tyre‑related advisories each year, and a 2022 advisory on thin front and rear brake pads together with a slightly leaking off‑side front shock absorber. Although the latest test was clean of failures, the recurrence of suspension‑component wear and tyre‑wear warnings indicates a maintenance trend that is stabilising only after previous significant wear issues have been addressed, rather than showing a clear improvement. With 133,536 mi recorded on a 2009 model, the average annual mileage works out at roughly 7,800 mi per year, which sits comfortably within the normal UK usage envelope for a vehicle of this age. There are no obvious gaps in the recorded mileage that would suggest prolonged periods of inactivity, so the wear observed is consistent with a vehicle that has been driven regularly rather than one that has been stored for long periods and then subjected to sudden high mileage. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the rear suspension bushes noted in the latest advisory and to the front lower ball‑joint bushes that were flagged as excessively worn in the 2024 failure. On a test drive feel for any clunk, knock or looseness when the car is driven over bumps, during braking and when steering through corners; any such noises may point to worn bushings or ball joints that have not yet been replaced. The tyre history shows repeated warnings of tread approaching the legal limit, a cut on the off‑side rear tyre in 2025 and a run‑flat incident on the near‑side rear in 2021; therefore the current tread depth and sidewall integrity must be measured, and any tyre with uneven wear, cracks or bulges should be replaced immediately. The 2022 advisories about thin front and rear brake pads, a pitted front disc and a light oil mist from the off‑side front shock absorber suggest that the braking system may be nearing the end of its service life – the buyer should inspect pad thickness, disc surface condition and check for any brake pedal pulsation or reduced braking efficiency, and be prepared for possible pad and disc replacement as well as a check on the shock absorber seals. Beyond the specific defects, the vehicle’s age warrants a thorough age‑related inspection. Verify the condition of the 12 V battery, looking for signs of sulphation or reduced cranking power, and consider a load test. Examine all fluid levels – engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and power‑steering fluid – and note that calendar‑based degradation may have occurred even if mileage is modest, so a full service with fluid replacement is advisable. Inspect the chassis and under‑body for corrosion, especially around the wheel arches and suspension mounting points, and check for any rust on the exhaust system that could affect emissions compliance. Finally, confirm that the service book contains regular oil changes and any documented replacement of the previously flagged suspension and brake components, as a well‑documented maintenance history will mitigate the risk of hidden wear on a vehicle of this vintage.