2007 Ford Mondeo 2.2L Diesel · KD07 OKS

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by recurring corrosion in the braking system and reactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in July 2022 at 115,423 miles, this pass followed a failure just one day prior involving multiple critical faults including a major exhaust leak, a split CV boot, and an inoperative parking brake. The history suggests a pattern where components are only addressed once they reach failure threshold rather than through preventative maintenance, indicating a potential decline in long-term mechanical oversight. At 115,423 miles over 19 years, the Mondeo has averaged approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with low-intensity usage for its age. However, there is a significant gap in the data, with the last recorded MOT occurring in July 2022. As of June 2026, the vehicle has gone without an official safety check for nearly four years. This long interval is highly irregular for a vehicle of this age, given the documented history of rubber degradation and metal corrosion noted in previous inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the entire brake line, as corrosion in the pipes was a persistent failure point from 2020 through 2022. The tester previously noted pipes being greased to mask corrosion, a temporary fix that does not stop the underlying structural decay. Specific attention should be paid to the offside front CV boot and the parking brake mechanism, as these were recent points of mechanical failure. Given the four-year lapse since the last test, the state of the suspension bushes, tyre perish, and the structural integrity of the exhaust system requires immediate verification to ensure the vehicle remains roadworthy.