2016 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Diesel · LP16 UUJ

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently non-roadworthy, as the most recent MOT test on 2025-08-20 at 103,796 miles was passed, whereas the next test on 2025-08-15 at 103,786 miles was failed. This indicates that the vehicle has not been maintained at the required standard for a year, with a significant gap between the two recent checks. The engine malfunction and anti-lock braking system faults suggest that the drivetrain and suspension components are in a state of critical wear, requiring immediate professional intervention. The mileage pattern reflects an accelerating trend that is not typical for a 2016 model, which should have maintained a higher mileage threshold for its age. The rapid accumulation of 10,380 miles per year over approximately ten years indicates that the vehicle is being driven at a speed that would cause significant wear on the engine, undertrays, and suspension. While the initial test at 103,796 miles was passed, the subsequent failure at 103,786 miles suggests that the vehicle has exceeded its operational limits for the first time in a long period, likely due to poor maintenance habits or aggressive driving. Given the recurring faults in the engine, undertrays, and suspension, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical wear before proceeding. Specific checks are required for binding rear brakes, the condition of the engine MIL, anti-lock braking system, and electronic stability control warning lamps. Furthermore, the undertrays fitted in the recent failed test indicate that the vehicle has been serviced but may lack adequate bushings, which can lead to future failure. The nearside windscreen wiper and offside shock absorbers have also failed, suggesting that the vehicle has not been serviced for the required number of years to maintain these components.