2013 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · KP13 NBZ

The 2013 Ford Mondeo shows an inconsistent maintenance history that fluctuates between clean passes and periods of mechanical neglect. The most recent test in January 2026 at 125,526 miles passed, yet it revealed advisories for front tyres worn to the legal limit and an inoperative offside plate lamp. This indicates a lapse in basic consumable upkeep immediately following previous repairs. While the vehicle maintained a clean record between 2022 and 2023, the significant failure in early 2024 reveals a history of deferred maintenance on safety-critical components. The critical failure in March 2024 at 114,705 miles highlighted major issues with the braking system. The tester flagged low parking brake efficiency, excessively fluctuating service brakes, and significantly worn discs all around. Furthermore, the offside rear brake pad was at the critical 1.5mm limit, and all four tyres failed for insufficient tread depth. The specific wear on the inner edges of the tyres suggests a potential alignment issue or suspension geometry wear that was not immediately addressed. The fact that the vehicle passed the subsequent test in 2025 without any defects suggests these items were rectified, but the recurring nature of lighting and tyre failures points to a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. At an average of approximately 9,600 miles per year, the mileage sits within typical parameters for its age. However, the four-year gap in MOT records between 2018 and 2022 suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid integrity. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension bushings for uneven wear given the previous tyre issues and verify that the current braking system is free of the fluctuations and binding noted in the 2024 report.