2010 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Diesel · KP10 EFT

The Mondeo presents a generally stable mechanical condition, culminating in a pass at its most recent test on 27 August 2025 at 93,384 miles. The maintenance trend shows a persistent, low-level wear pattern rather than any sudden deterioration. The tester flagged the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush as worn in August 2025, a recurring advisory that has now migrated from a general suspension arm bush wear noted in previous years. A day prior, the vehicle failed on a torn offside front tyre, indicating a lack of basic pre-test preparation rather than a chronic mechanical fault, though the tyre was evidently left unattended until it structurally failed. Covering roughly 5,836 miles annually, this 16-year-old Mondeo has seen exceptionally light use. The mileage progression reveals a steady accumulation without sudden spikes or suspicious plateaus. Between August 2022 and August 2023, the car traveled just 1,158 miles, yet it still clocked up 2,766 miles by August 2024 and remained static at 93,384 miles by August 2025. This stagnation over the last twelve months suggests the vehicle has been sitting idle for extended periods, which can cause flat-spotting on tyres and moisture-related corrosion in brake discs and exhaust components despite the low overall distance covered. A prospective buyer should thoroughly inspect the rear suspension components. The repeated advisories for worn suspension arm pins and bushes, alongside the anti-roll bar linkage wear, point to a previous owner who deferred minor suspension replacements. While these faults did not result in a failure, degraded bushes compromise steering precision and dynamic stability. Examine the rear brake discs and pads closely; the advisory for wearing thin pads appeared in 2022 and 2023, yet no replacement was flagged in the subsequent passes, implying the pads were borderline and may now be excessively worn. Check the underbody for corrosion, particularly on the subframe and suspension mounting points, as low-mileage vehicles that stand for long periods often suffer from surface rust that can compromise structural integrity if left untreated.