2020 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Hybrid electric · MA70 MLJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test on 21 May 2026. However, the maintenance trend shows a sharp, immediate improvement following a significant failure just one day prior. At 32,746 miles, the car presented multiple critical defects related to the braking system and rear suspension. While the pass indicates these specific faults were addressed, the density of the failures suggests a reactive maintenance approach rather than proactive preventative care. At six years old with 32,748 miles, this 2020 Ford Mondeo reflects low mileage, averaging approximately 5,458 miles per year. This low usage typically suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seized brakes due to inactivity. The narrow gap between the failure on 20 May and the pass on 21 May indicates that the repairs were performed in haste to meet the legal deadline for sale or continued use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension to ensure all fractured linkages were replaced correctly. The tester flagged both the nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar linkages and a likely detached inner bush, which indicates significant wear or impact to the suspension assembly. You should also verify the parking brake mechanism and rear brake efficiency, as the record noted an inoperative side and an imbalance across the rear axle. Check for seized calipers or uneven disc wear that may have caused the low efficiency ratings recorded during the failure.