2007 Ford Mondeo 2.2L Diesel · KF07 NFD

The vehicle remains in a questionable roadworthiness state, with maintenance history revealing a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its latest test on June 2026 at 145,048 miles, the tester identified new play in the nearside front inner rack joint alongside persistent corrosion across the braking system. The trend shows that while critical failures are addressed to secure a pass, the underlying mechanical degradation continues, suggesting that the previous owner only performs the minimum repairs required to keep the car road legal. At 19 years old, the recorded 145,048 miles represent an average usage of approximately 7,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-use patterns. However, there was a significant spike of 12,948 miles covered between May 2024 and May 2025. This rapid accumulation coincided with a period of multiple mechanical failures in 2025, including a wheel bearing failure and an anti-roll bar linkage issue, indicating that the vehicle's components are under significant stress despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and steering geometry. The record shows chronic corrosion on all brake pipes from front to rear, which has been repeatedly covered in grease, likely an attempt to hide the extent of the rust. The recent appearance of play in the steering rack joint, following previous wheel bearing and anti-roll bar failures, suggests the entire front suspension is nearing the end of its functional life. Furthermore, the history of an oil leak and coolant leak noted in 2025 requires a close look at the engine bay to ensure these issues have not worsened into catastrophic failures.