2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · LC10 BNJ

The 2010 Ford Mondeo passed its most recent MOT on 1st March 2026 at 188,799 miles, just over three months ago. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a gradual accumulation of wear items rather than a resolving pattern. The March 2026 test flagged both front tyres wearing low on their edges, a nearside rear brake cable damaged, rear axle swivel pins and bushes slightly worn, and rear brake discs worn and pitted. None of these are outright failures, yet they indicate a vehicle that is being kept on the road rather than proactively refreshed. The recurring nature of suspension bush advisories across multiple years suggests replacement has been deferred rather than scheduled. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a 16-year-old vehicle. Between March 2022 and March 2026, the odometer moved from 162,931 to 188,799 miles, averaging roughly 6,500 miles per year over that four-year window. The 2024 test at 174,494 miles shows a slightly higher annual rate of around 5,800 miles between 2024 and 2026, which is modest. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record. Annual testing has been maintained without interruption since at least 2022, which is a positive indicator of basic compliance. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension and axle area. Rear trailing arm bushes were flagged in 2025, and rear swivel pins and bushes appeared again in 2026, suggesting this area has been deteriorating over several years. General suspension corrosion has appeared consistently since 2022, and while it has not yet warranted a failure, it warrants a physical inspection underneath for structural integrity, particularly around mounting points and subframe areas. The under tray fitted at multiple tests may be concealing corrosion or fluid leaks that cannot be assessed from records alone. The braking system also demands attention. Rear brake discs were worn and pitted in March 2026, and a rear brake cable was noted as damaged. Combined with the edge wear on both front tyres, this could point to alignment issues or simply deferred brake servicing. The front windscreen damage appearing from 2023 onward has not worsened enough to fail, but it remains an advisory. Tyre condition has been flagged in four of the last five tests, including perishing and cracking on rear tyres. This pattern suggests the owner has been replacing tyres only when legally required rather than maintaining them proactively. A thorough inspection of brake lines, suspension bushes, and subframe condition is advisable before purchase.