2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · MF11 PVJ

This 2011 Ford Mondeo passed its most recent MOT on 13 March 2026 at 189,526 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is stable at best and gradually worsening in key areas. The tester flagged multiple advisories that have persisted across consecutive tests, including front brake disc wear, front suspension arm bush degradation, and a corroded sub-frame. While none of these items caused a failure, their recurrence suggests the vehicle has been running with ageing components rather than receiving proactive repairs. The rear shock absorbers have shown reduced damping effect since at least March 2024, and the offside rear parking brake has repeatedly only just met minimum efficiency, indicating a braking system that requires adjustment or repair. The mileage accumulation of roughly 12,635 miles per year is high for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, pointing to sustained use that accelerates wear on consumables and structural components. Between March 2023 and March 2026, the odometer climbed from 173,391 to 189,526 miles, a gain of 16,135 miles in three years. There are no significant gaps in the annual test record, so the usage pattern appears consistent rather than involving long periods of standing. The 2024 test cycle is notable for a failure on 27 March at 180,512 miles, followed by a pass just one day later at 180,514 miles, suggesting the owner addressed immediate safety-critical faults but left longer-term wear items unresolved. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering. The front lower suspension arm pins or bushes have been flagged as worn on both sides in every test since March 2024, and the steering rack has shown slight free play at the wheel since at least March 2025, with inner joint play noted in 2023 and 2024. These are not catastrophic failures, but combined they indicate a front end that will likely need bush and rack attention soon. The front brake discs have been worn, pitted, or scored in every recorded test, meaning the owner has been passing with marginal disc condition rather than replacing them. Structurally, the sub-frame corrosion is a recurring concern. The tester has noted corrosion on the sub-frame in every test from March 2023 onward, with the most recent entry in March 2026 stating it is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced. Surface corrosion under the car has also been flagged repeatedly. This is not an immediate rejection, but on a high-mileage Mondeo it warrants a thorough underside inspection to confirm the corrosion has not progressed to the point of weakening mounting points or suspension attachment areas. The persistent front oil leak, rear shock absorber misting, and marginal parking brake efficiency round out a picture of a vehicle that has been kept roadworthy but not properly refreshed.