2016 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · M5 HOG

The 2016 Ford Mondeo presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 76,590 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that pass, the same day saw a failure at 76,587 miles, though the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or documentation rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The pattern repeats from 2025, where a 19 March failure at 68,751 miles with no defects preceded a 21 March pass at 68,781 miles. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,659 miles per year. The record shows 58,944 miles in March 2024, rising to 68,781 by March 2025 and 76,590 by March 2026, a consistent annual spread of around 8,000 to 9,000 miles with no sudden jumps or dormant periods. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, carrying zero noted wear items across all three years of tests. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass cycles with no defects suggest clerical issues at the testing station rather than owner neglect of consumables such as tyres, brake discs, or wiper blades. No advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear in the history, so the Mondeo shows no recorded trend of worsening structural or mechanical risk. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underside structural integrity and brake caliper operation, as MOT cleanliness does not confirm component life remaining. Verify the V5C and test certificate to confirm the no-defect failures were purely administrative. Given the clean record and ordinary mileage, the vehicle reads as a low-risk used purchase from a mechanical evidence standpoint.