2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · MJ09 YLH

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy; the latest MOT on 7 June 2023 at 149 879 miles passed only with tyre wear advisories, while the preceding test on 6 June 2023 at 149 878 miles failed due to a non‑working near‑side front position lamp and insufficient parking brake efficiency. The pattern of brake pad wear, suspension bush deterioration, and rear sub‑frame corrosion indicates a deteriorating maintenance trend rather than a stable or improving one. Mileage accumulation over the car’s 17‑year life totals 149 879 miles, averaging roughly 8 800 miles per year, which is typical for this age group. The jump from 139 704 miles in June 2022 to 149 879 miles in June 2023 represents a notable annual increase of about 10 175 miles. MOT records cease after the June 2023 tests, leaving a three‑year gap with no recent assessments. A prospective buyer should inspect the tyre condition closely; both front and rear tyres show edge wear approaching the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)). The brake system demands scrutiny: rear pads are repeatedly flagged as thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)), the parking brake efficiency was below requirement, and front brake discs have been noted as worn and pitted (3.5.1 (i)). The rear suspension is a concern, with multiple entries citing excessively worn trailing‑arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i) and 2.4.G.2). Structural integrity should be checked for the rear sub‑frame corrosion noted in 2019 (5.3.3 (b) (i)). Finally, verify that the front position lamp functions correctly and that any previous failures have been fully rectified. The history reflects a mix of consumable wear—tyres, pads, and discs—and more serious structural issues such as suspension bush degradation and sub‑frame corrosion. Because the MOT is expired, the car cannot be used legally; a thorough pre‑purchase inspection is essential to confirm that identified faults have been addressed and that no further deterioration has occurred since the last test.