2016 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · FP16 RZE

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding neglected consumable upkeep. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 101,311 miles, the tester flagged multiple tyre defects including perishing rear inner tyres and front tyres worn to the legal limit. This mirrors findings from the 2025 and 2023 tests, indicating a consistent failure to address rubberrelated issues before they reach critical thresholds. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between the March 2022 test at 66,667 miles and the March 2026 test at 201,311 miles, the car covered roughly 34,600 miles at a steady rate. The lack of defects in 2022 suggests a period of stability, but the subsequent appearance of wear indicates that preventative maintenance has declined as the vehicle crossed the six-figure mileage mark. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry, as the recurring reports of tyres worn on the edges across multiple years suggest potential alignment issues or worn bushes and dampers. The 2024 advisory regarding worn front brake discs necessitates a physical check of current pad thickness and caliper condition to ensure they are not seizing. Furthermore, the cracking in the tyre sidewalls noted in the most recent tests indicates the rubber is reaching the end of its structural life and requires immediate replacement regardless of tread depth.