2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · LKX 1V

The vehicle presents a functional roadworthiness status but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs related to low use. The most recent test on January 5, 2026, at 29,651 miles shows a pass following a failure involving the SRS warning lamp and defective windscreen wipers. While the immediate safety-critical failures were addressed, the recurring nature of suspension bush wear and brake disc corrosion across multiple years indicates that components are degrading due to age and inactivity rather than high-mileage stress. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, recording only 29,651 miles which averages out to approximately 1,744 miles per year. Data shows that between the January 2, 2024 test at 28,759 miles and the January 5, 2026 test at 29,651 miles, the car covered only 892 miles in two full years. Such low usage often explains the persistent pitting and scoring on brake discs and the splitting of rubber suspension bushes, as parts are infrequently used to prevent surface corrosion or material fatigue. A buyer must personally inspect the rear suspension closely, as trailing arm bushes have been flagged as worn or splitting in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The brake discs consistently show signs of pitting, which suggests the vehicle sits for long periods allowing the rotors to corrode. The prospective buyer should also verify that the SRS fault noted in the January 2026 failure has been cleared and that the airbag system is functional, and check the headlamp units for moisture ingress which was previously noted in 2024.