2002 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · FX52 AXZ

The 2024‑06‑28 MOT at 213,962 miles passed without any defects, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy at the latest test. Previous tests in 2023 and 2022 also recorded no defects, indicating a stable maintenance record. Overall the recent result shows the car is presently fit for road use. At 24 years old the Mondeo has accumulated roughly 8,900 miles per year, a rate typical for its age, but the mileage log reveals uneven usage: the jump from 49,735 miles in June 2023 to 213,959 miles in June 2024 represents an increase of over 164,000 miles in eleven months, suggesting intensive use or long‑term storage periods that are not reflected in the intervening tests. Earlier intervals show modest growth, indicating the high‑mileage period is recent. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or cracking, test the rear brake calipers for binding, examine the brake discs for scoring or corrosion, and look for structural rust around the wheel arches, sills and chassis rails. Given the high annual mileage, the condition of the exhaust system, tyre tread depth and wiper blades should also be verified, while the absence of recorded defects in the MOT history suggests that previous owners have maintained the vehicle adequately, though close scrutiny at purchase remains essential.