2009 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Diesel · FP58 NYH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the latest available MOT data. The most recent test conducted on 28 December 2023 at 85,478 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. This follows a period of consistent clean passes since early 2021, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable tolerances over the last three years. The mileage profile is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between January 2021 at 72,746 miles and January 2022 at 76,942 miles, where the car covered only 4,196 miles. A more consistent interval followed, with 3,874 miles recorded between the January and December 2023 tests. While low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components and fluids due to inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on signs of perishation common in low-mileage cars, specifically checking rubber suspension bushes, brake hoses, and tyre sidewalls for cracking. Although the record shows a failure in early January 2021 at 72,717 miles, the immediate pass three days later suggests a minor issue was rectified quickly. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points is essential to ensure that hidden rust has not compromised the chassis despite the low mileage figures.