2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · LB03 ABO

The 2012 Ford Mondeo presents a stable maintenance trend with a clean roadworthiness status. In the most recent test on 16 March 2026 at 101,577 miles, the DVSA tester passed the vehicle with no defects or advisories recorded. Prior annual examinations from March 2022 through March 2025 similarly returned passes with zero flagged issues. This consistent clearance indicates the upkeep has been disciplined and the mechanical condition remains sound for its fourteen-year lifespan. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for the age. The odometer advanced from 71,160 miles at the 26 March 2022 test to 101,577 miles by 16 March 2026, a total of 30,417 miles across four years. That averages 7,604 miles per annum, marginally above the rough 7,256 yearly mean implied by the total. No abrupt gaps appear; the owner scheduled each test within a few weeks of the prior year's date, reflecting routine compliance rather than deferred servicing. The sparse but unbroken record suggests previous keepers attended to basic maintenance without lapse. Despite the absence of recorded faults, a buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-sensitive components. The Mondeo's suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar linkages warrant physical checks for fatigue not always visible during a brief MOT ramp examination. Brake discs and calipers may harbour latent corrosion or binding after fourteen winters, even though the tester noted no such defect. Exhaust emissions and structural underbody integrity should be assessed for rust pitting, particularly around sills and subframes. The clean advisory history implies previous owners likely addressed wear items proactively or the car led a gentle commuting life. Prospective purchasers should verify service invoices to confirm fluid changes and timing belt intervals. A pre-purchase mechanical appraisal remains prudent given the vehicle's mileage and era.