2008 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · HF08 DFE

The vehicle presents in a roadworthy state, showing a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in July 2025 at 206,031 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of clean passes, suggesting that the owner has been proactive in addressing mechanical requirements following a single failure in mid-2023. At eighteen years old with 206,031 miles, the Ford Mondeo has averaged approximately 11,446 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation shows consistent usage, with roughly 11,500 miles covered between the June 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 11,870 miles between June 2023 and June 2024. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary use which often leads to seal degradation or brake-related corrosion. Despite the clean recent MOT records, the high total mileage necessitates a thorough physical inspection of components that reach the end of their service life at this interval. A buyer should specifically examine the front suspension for worn wish arm bushes and coil springs, as these frequently fail on high-mileage Mondeos. Given the age of the chassis, checking the structural integrity of the sills and rear wheel arches for surface or deep-seated corrosion is vital. It is also prudent to verify the condition of the brake lines and check for weeping leaks, as the MOT only tests the functional efficiency of the system rather than the overall condition of the rubber and metal components.