2014 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · MT14 ADU

The November 2025 MOT at 242,581 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming statutory roadworthiness on that date. Aside from an anomalous failure in September 2020, the documented test outcomes show a stable pattern with no advisories across five examinations. The recent certificate alone cannot evidence ongoing care during the intervening years. Mileage progression began modestly: the May 2019 test at 76,247 miles and the October 2020 pass at 82,144 miles reflect about 5,900 miles over seventeen months. A dramatic surge then occurs. The next record, November 2025, shows 242,581 miles, meaning roughly 31,000 miles annually across the unrecorded period. That late heavy use signals severe drivetrain and suspension loading absent from early life. The September 2020 failure at 82,084 miles carries no listed defects, implying either administrative anomaly or omitted fault data; previous owners clearly allowed testing continuity to lapse. A buyer must treat the clean record as incomplete rather than conclusive. In-person checks should target suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering arms for fatigue after 242,581 miles. Brake discs and calipers require measurement for wear or binding. Structural integrity demands close inspection for corrosion on sills, subframes, and mounting points. Exhaust emissions and catalytic function should be validated despite the recent pass. The 2020 fail warrants retrieval of the original DVSA paperwork to rule out suppressed mechanical issues before purchase.