2013 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · LM13 TWZ

The 2013 Ford Mondeo presents a stable but consumable-heavy maintenance profile as of its most recent MOT on 25 September 2025 at 87,673 miles. The vehicle passed that test, yet both front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges, indicating uneven wear patterns rather than a sudden failure. The trend across the record is neither sharply worsening nor resolving; it reflects a pattern of minor advisories and borderline tyre conditions that have persisted across multiple test cycles without escalating into serious mechanical or structural defects. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,744 miles per year. The record shows a gap between the failed test on 30 September 2023 at 82,503 miles and the pass on the same date at 80,504 miles, which likely reflects a retest following a headlamp bulb replacement. From 2023 to 2025, the car added approximately 7,169 miles over two years, a modest rate that suggests lighter use in recent years. No rapid accumulation or suspicious mileage reversals are evident, and the annual test pattern has been consistent since 2022. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering geometry. The repeated inner and outer edge wear on both front tyres, flagged in September 2025 and previously on the nearside rear in 2023, points to possible tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or degraded track rod ends. The offside rear tyre cracking noted in 2023 also raises questions about tyre age and storage conditions, so checking the date codes on all four tyres is advisable. The offside front headlamp dipped beam failure in 2023 was likely a bulb or wiring issue, but verifying the headlamp aim and switch function during a test drive remains prudent. The braking system shows only minor wear indicators, with the offside rear inner pads noted as thin in October 2024 at 85,142 miles. No further brake defects have appeared since, suggesting the pads were likely replaced. A buyer should still inspect the rear calipers for signs of binding and check the condition of the brake discs and handbrake components, as these are common wear points on the Mondeo platform. Overall, the record indicates a vehicle that has been kept on the road without major structural or mechanical failures, but one where basic consumable upkeep, particularly tyres and alignment, has been addressed only at or near the point of MOT failure.