2005 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · KB05 TFE

The vehicle last passed its MOT on 10 June 2022 at 131 113 miles, recording only advisories for a frayed offside front seat‑belt webbing, slight play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and a worn rear sub‑frame pin or bush. The preceding failures, notably the 2022 May test that flagged excessive corrosion on the offside rear suspension mounting, deteriorated brake hoses, a fractured rear coil spring and a broken front coil spring in 2015, indicate a pattern of unresolved structural and mechanical wear. The most recent test therefore reflects a stable but incomplete condition; the car remains roadworthy but carries unresolved advisories that have persisted across multiple years. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 6 200 miles per year, reaching 131 113 miles over 21 years, which is typical for a 2005 model. The last MOT entry is dated July 2022, leaving a four‑year gap with no recorded mileage increase. This suggests the vehicle has not been regularly serviced or driven since the 2022 test, a factor that reduces confidence in its current mechanical state despite the earlier mileage trend. A prospective buyer should inspect the seat‑belt webbing for fraying, test the suspension ball joints for excess play, examine the rear sub‑frame bush for wear and check the surrounding sill for corrosion. Brake hoses must be inspected for deterioration, and the coil springs on both front and rear should be examined for fractures. The rear position lamp operation, tyre tread depth and edge wear, wheel bearing play, exhaust leak status and overall brake performance are also critical areas to verify before purchase.