2013 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · MJ63 FLL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. While the most recent test in September 2024 at 80,786 miles passed, it revealed an advisory for a nearside front tyre worn to the limit with uneven edge wear. This follows a pattern seen in September 2023 at 68,818 miles where both rear inner tyres showed similar wear issues. This suggests a persistent alignment or suspension fault that has remained unaddressed across multiple years. At 80,786 miles over thirteen years, the Mondeo has averaged approximately 6,200 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-mileage usage. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 11,000 miles driven between the September 2023 and 2024 tests. However, the low annual mileage relative to the vehicle's age can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber components and seals, regardless of the low mechanical wear. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and alignment due to the recurring inner tyre wear. The 2022 failure specifically highlighted play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and corroded offside front brake components. While these were reportedly rectified to pass the test, the subsequent inner tyre wear advisories suggest the underlying geometry may not be perfectly corrected or that components are failing prematurely. The DPF temperature probe wiring noted as insecure in 2022 should also be verified to ensure it is properly secured and not chafing against sharp edges, which could lead to engine sensor faults.