2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · LM10 ABK

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable following a recent MOT failure in November 2025. While the car maintained a clean record of three passes between 2022 and 2024, the most recent test at 147,660 miles without recorded defects suggests an administrative error or a specific non-mechanical failure that was not rectified. The maintenance trend shifted from a stable period of clean passes to a failure that requires immediate clarification before any purchase should proceed. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a sixteen-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 9,200 miles annually. Between May 2023 and March 2024, the vehicle covered 8,960 miles, showing steady annual use. The gap of 4,993 miles recorded between March 2024 and November 2025 shows a slight drop in frequency but indicates the car has not sat idle. However, the total of 147,660 miles places significant stress on age-related wear items such as rubber bushings, suspension mounts, and drivetrain seals. A buyer must verify the specific reason for the November 2025 failure, as a lack of recorded defects on a failed certificate is irregular. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a physical inspection should focus on structural corrosion around the sills and wheel arches, which are common on Mondeos of this era. Check the brake calipers for binding and inspect the suspension control arms for play, as the high mileage often accelerates the degradation of these components despite a seemingly clean MOT history.