2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · LR60 GDA

Chronic lighting and brake wear are the defining mechanical story of this Mondeo, with three of the last four tests recording defective position or registration plate lamps and one test logging dangerously thin rear brake pads alongside a cord-exposed tyre. The most recent outcome on 4 February 2025 was a pass, but it followed a failure the previous day for an inoperative offside front position lamp, and earlier in January 2023 the vehicle failed outright on both front and an offside rear position lamp along with two dangerous defects. Across the seven recorded tests there are three failures and four passes, and advisories have clustered around the front brake pads and discs, rear brake pads, and steering rack inner joint play, suggesting that lighting and front-end brake components are recurring weak points rather than one-off issues. The presence of a steering rack inner joint advisory on the 2025 test is a notable addition, as this component wear is consistent with the higher-mileage use of the vehicle. The recorded mileage of 162,368 miles over sixteen years equates to roughly 10,150 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and is supported by tests appearing in each year from 2021 through 2025 with no multi-year lay-up gaps that might mask deterioration. Mileage progression between tests cannot be precisely verified from the data supplied, but the continuous annual testing pattern suggests the car has remained in regular use rather than being stored for extended periods. For a petrol or diesel Mondeo of this generation and mileage, regular use of around ten thousand miles a year typically translates into moderate wear on suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, wheel bearings, and clutch or automatic transmission components, and the recorded brake and steering advisories are consistent with that level of accumulated service. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the braking system given the pattern of front pad, front disc, and rear pad advisories on the 2025 test. On a road test, listen for any grinding or squeal from the front calipers as the warm discs expand, and feel for vibration or judder through the steering wheel under firm braking which would suggest the pitted front discs recorded in February 2025 have worn further. The rear pads were previously flagged as dangerously thin in 2023 and are again noted as wearing thin in 2025, so confirm the handbrake holds firmly on a slope and that the rear caliper slide pins are free rather than binding. Inspect the front discs face-on for a visible lip at the outer edge and check pad material thickness visually through the caliper window where possible, as these components may now be due for replacement. The steering rack inner joint play recorded on the most recent test warrants a careful assessment during any pre-purchase inspection, as this wear typically manifests as a slight slack or clunk when turning the wheel from lock to lock at low speed, particularly over road imperfections. During a test drive, listen for knocking from the front end on uneven surfaces and feel for any vagueness in the steering response, especially around the straight-ahead position. The recurring position lamp failures across 2023 and 2025 suggest checking every exterior bulb, including front side, rear, and number plate illumination, as multiple lamps have been affected. Finally, examine the tyres closely for uneven shoulder wear, which on a 2010 Mondeo often points to worn front wishbone bushes or droplinks, and confirm there is no excess play in the front wheel bearings by rocking each front wheel at the top and bottom with the car raised. Given the mileage, a thorough inspection of the underside for corrosion, oil leaks from the engine and transmission seals, and the condition of the exhaust system would be prudent before purchase.