2016 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Diesel · MV16 ADO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean record across the last five inspections. The most recent test on 22 October 2025 at 191,890 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This string of clean passes since November 2023 suggests that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a standard that meets the minimum safety and environmental requirements without any recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation appearing in the DVSA database. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 19,000 miles per annum. The data shows a significant surge in usage between April 2024 and October 2025, where the car covered 58,960 miles in just 18 months. Even the shorter interval between November 2024 and April 2025 saw an accumulation of 21,991 miles, indicating that the vehicle is likely used primarily for long-distance motorway commuting. This intensive usage pattern typically accelerates the wear on heavy-duty components that are not fully captured during a stationary MOT test. Given the high cumulative mileage, a buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the suspension geometry and drivetrain components. High-frequency driving often prematurely exhausts rubber bushings, ball joints, and shock absorbers, which may manifest as knocks or steering instability. The braking system should be checked for uneven disc wear or seized calipers, as the high mileage puts significant thermal stress on the hardware. While the MOT history is clean, the sheer volume of travel means the vehicle is likely nearing service intervals for major items like timing belts, water pumps, and turbocharger.