2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Petrol · LS57 UAM

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in reactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 145,390 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior. That failure revealed multiple critical issues, including an inoperative engine management light, a major exhaust leak, and a failed emissions reading. The presence of these mechanical faults suggests that the owner only addresses defects when strictly necessary to pass the MOT test, rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 145,390 miles, the Mondeo has averaged approximately 7,652 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for an older vehicle. However, the data shows a sharp spike in usage between March 2023 (94,906 miles) and September 2024 (127,977 miles), representing over 33,000 miles in just 18 months. This rapid accumulation likely accelerated the wear on rubber components and consumables, which aligns with the subsequent failures related to brake discs and suspension bushes recorded in later tests. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension, as the offside front arm pin bush was flagged as worn in October 2025 and remained a point of concern. The brake discs also showed signs of heavy pitting and corrosion in September 2024, suggesting the vehicle may sit for long periods or suffer from a harsh environment. Given the major exhaust leak and lambda sensor issues recorded in October 2025, a diagnostic check of the exhaust system and oxygen sensors is essential to ensure the engine management system is not masking a deeper mechanical failure. The recurring issues with the offside front headlamp lens and registration plate lamps indicate a general lack of attention to minor electrical and lighting defects.