2007 Ford Mondeo 2.2L Diesel · NJ07 YHT

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. The recent test in September 2025 at 138,427 miles resulted in only a minor advisory for a deteriorated rear registration plate. This represents an improvement over the 2024 test, which flagged mechanical and consumable failures. The lack of defects in the latest record suggests that the previous owner addressed the pressing mechanical issues identified in the prior year. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between September 2021 and September 2024, the car covered 23,028 miles, indicating relatively steady and predictable usage rather than long periods of stagnation. The gap of 8,475 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows consistent annual mileage. This low mileage for a Mondeo often masks age-related degradation of rubber components and seals despite the relatively low mechanical wear. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension geometry, given the 2024 failure of a severely deteriorated nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. These issues often indicate alignment problems or premature wear of suspension bushings. The buyer should check the integrity of all boots and look for signs of corrosion on the chassis. While the MOT history does not flag structural rust, the age of the vehicle necessitates a thorough check for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches where these Mondeos typically fail.