2017 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Diesel · LS17 AAJ

The 2017 Ford Mondeo presents a clean roadworthiness profile, with the most recent DVSA test on 12 August 2025 at 111,976 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across five consecutive annual examinations from July 2021 to August 2025, the vehicle cleared every test without advisories, indicating a stable and well-maintained mechanical trend rather than a worsening or recurring fault pattern. Mileage stands at 111,976 against a nine-year lifespan, averaging roughly 12,442 miles per year and placing it above typical use for the age. The recorded odometer readings show a front-loaded accumulation: the car covered about 17,022 miles between the July 2021 test at 71,583 miles and the June 2022 test at 88,605 miles, then tapered to 9,600, 6,541 and 7,230 miles in subsequent intervals. No gaps appear in the testing cadence, with each certificate issued within thirteen months of the prior one. The sparse but unblemished history implies the previous keeper addressed consumables before they triggered advisories. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of high-stress components that a pass certificate does not detail. The tester flagged no binding calipers, corroded structures or worn suspension bushes, yet at this mileage the front coil springs and rear trailing arm bushes on a Mondeo warrant hands-on checks for micro-cracks or play. Examine brake discs for lip wear and measure pad depths, as the MOT braking checks only confirm minimum thresholds on the day. Inspect the underbody and sills for early corrosion, particularly around the subframe mounts, given the vehicle's age and motorway mileage. Verify tyre tread and sidewall condition across all four corners, and confirm the exhaust system has no internal blow or rust perforation behind the heat shields. The clean record suggests disciplined upkeep, but high annual distances mask component fatigue that only a ramp inspection will reveal.