2008 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · LJ58 FLD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a developing issue with suspension-related wear. The most recent test in September 2025 at 173,846 miles identified worn bushes on both the nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms. This mirrors an identical advisory from the October 2024 test at 164,105 miles, indicating that these components are progressing towards replacement but have not yet reached a failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between October 2021 and September 2025, the car covered 42,031 miles, representing a steady rate of use. The interval between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows a run of 9,741 miles, maintaining typical annual usage. This suggests the vehicle has been used regularly, which often explains the gradual degradation of rubber components and metal hardware seen in the record. A buyer should specifically inspect the rear suspension assembly to determine if the worn upper arm bushes have caused any audible knocks or uneven tyre wear. The 2021 record also flagged pitted front brake discs and corrosion on the rear anti-roll bar. While these were not mentioned in subsequent tests, the age of the vehicle and the high mileage warrant a physical check of the structural integrity of the anti-roll bar to ensure corrosion has not progressed beyond the surface level noted four years ago.