2014 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · MA14 ACJ

The 2014 Ford Mondeo achieved a roadworthy pass in the most recent January 2024 test at 136,316 miles, and its maintenance trend is stable with no mechanical defects recorded across the timeline. The DVSA entry for that date also shows a fail on the same day at identical mileage with no faults listed, mirroring the January 2023 test at 119,234 miles where a fail preceded a pass without advisories. Such repeated same-day reversals without noted defects point to administrative anomalies rather than worsening mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The record shows 104,857 miles at the January 2022 test, rising to 119,234 miles by January 2023 and 136,316 miles by January 2024. That equates to roughly 14,400 miles in the first interval and 17,100 in the second, averaging near the 11,360 annual norm. No extended gaps appear since tests occurred yearly. The recorded history is sparse but free of faults, indicating previous owners maintained basic test compliance, yet the absence of any advisory on consumables like tyres or brake wear across high mileage invites caution about inspection thoroughness. A buyer should commission an in-person examination of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and 136,000 miles of service. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant close inspection despite no MOT advisories. The tester logged no binding calipers or exhaust emissions faults, but physical checks of these systems remain prudent. The unexplained fail entries from January 2023 and January 2024 demand verification of the vehicle's documentation and any withdrawn certificates to confirm no hidden rectification was required.