2017 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Diesel · LN67 HRL

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness status, as the record indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent test in September 2022 at 95,106 miles resulted in a pass following a failure the previous day. While the owner addressed the immediate issues of worn tyres, ineffective wipers, and a deteriorated plate, the lack of MOT records for the following four years suggests the vehicle has either been off the road or the testing history is critically out of date. At 95,106 miles over nine years, the Mondeo has averaged approximately 10,500 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for a family car. The data shows consistent usage patterns between 2020 and 2022, with the vehicle covering roughly 26,600 miles in that two-year window. However, the significant gap between the September 2022 test and the current date of June 2026 is a major red flag, as it is impossible to determine how much mileage has been accumulated recently or how the state of mechanical components has degraded. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system, as the 2021 advisory for thin rear pads and the TPMS warning light noted in 2022 indicate potential neglect of wear-related components. The suspension should be scrutinised closely, as the uneven wear reported on three different tyres during the 2022 failure often points to underlying alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that remained unaddressed. Given the age and the lapsed history, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and suspension mounts is essential to ensure no significant rust has developed during the unrecorded period.