2006 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · KT55 HLX

The 2006 Ford Mondeo carries a current PASS status based on the most recent test recorded on 2022-05-04 at the last logged mileage. However, the maintenance trend cannot be described as stable, because the vehicle failed its initial attempt on 2022-05-03, passed the following day, and then failed again on 2023-05-03. Two failures within roughly twelve months, the second occurring only days after the one-year anniversary of the pass, suggest the vehicle is not reliably clearing tests on first attempt and that remedial work between tests may be reactive rather than preventative. Recorded mileage stands at 148,708 miles across an approximately twenty-year lifespan, equating to an average of around 7,435 miles per year. This figure is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and indicates neither extended periods of standing nor unusually heavy use. The MOT history is notably sparse, with only three tests logged over a three-year window. No mileage figures are captured in the supplied records, which prevents any assessment of accumulation rate between tests or confirmation of the odometer reading shown. The absence of recorded defects and advisories in the test history means a prospective buyer cannot rely on the MOT file to identify recurring fault patterns. The two failures, both listed without defect details, are consistent with items that were rectified at the test centre to allow a pass or retest, or with refusals to test due to administrative issues. With no advisories on file, there is no documented evidence of developing wear on suspension components, brake discs or pads, corrosion, tyre condition, or exhaust integrity that a buyer can cross-reference. Given the lack of recorded defects, an in-person inspection should focus on areas commonly responsible for failure and advisory notes on high-mileage Mondeos of this generation. Priority items include front suspension components such as wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs; rear suspension bushes and shock absorber condition; brake calipers for binding, brake disc lipping, and pad wear; underbody and suspension mounting point corrosion; exhaust system integrity including cat-back joints and mounting rubbers; and tyre tread depth and evenness of wear. A pre-purchase inspection on a lift remains the only reliable method to verify the mechanical state of this vehicle.