2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · MA59 EYO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, the September 2025 test at 56,593 miles passing with only a tyre advisory. The maintenance trend shows a clear improvement after the 2019 failure, when brake discs and rear suspension bushes were flagged. Since that year the car has recorded only minor consumables—tyre wear in 2018 and 2025—and no repeat of brake or suspension defects, indicating that the issues identified in 2019 have been addressed or have not progressed. Mileage accumulation has been steady rather than erratic. Between the 2012 test at 11,700 miles and the most recent entry the vehicle has added roughly 45,000 miles over 13 years, averaging about 3,300 miles annually. The annual MOT intervals are consistent, with each test spaced roughly twelve months apart, and the mileage increments per year remain within a narrow band of 2,000‑4,000 miles. This low‑mileage profile for a 17‑year‑old car suggests light usage or periods of storage, which generally reduces wear on drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should inspect the front tyre condition closely, as the 2025 advisory notes wear approaching the legal limit. The rear suspension arm pins and bushes should be examined for excessive play, given the 2019 failure. Brake discs, especially the front inner surfaces, merit a close look because the 2019 test recorded pitting and scoring; although subsequent tests have not repeated the fault, early deterioration can recur if not addressed. Finally, check the rear brake pads for thin wear—highlighted in the 2017 test—and look for any signs of corrosion on the disc surfaces or suspension mounts. These checks will confirm whether the vehicle’s recent clean MOT history reflects genuine mechanical health or merely the absence of recent testing under load.