2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · NJ57 XYP

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in the suspension and braking system components. While the most recent test in June 2024 at 150,203 miles passed, the volume of advisories indicates that mechanical issues are being addressed reactively. The presence of trailing arm bushes on both rear sides, combined with a misting nearside shock absorber, suggests the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its functional life and requires proactive attention to prevent future failures. At 150,203 miles, this 19-year-old Ford has averaged approximately 8,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-intensity usage. However, there is a significant gap in the records between October 2021 and April 2023, during which the vehicle covered over 8,500 miles. The failure in April 2023 at 138,570 miles highlighted a period of neglect, evidenced by a major exhaust leak and a structural tyre failure on the nearside rear, indicating that the owner ignored critical safety defects until the test forced repairs. A buyer must physically inspect the suspension system thoroughly, as the record shows recurring debonding of front lower arm bushes from 2023 through 2024. The braking system also shows a history of neglect, with pitted and scored discs noted across four consecutive years, culminating in a binding offside rear caliper in the latest test. The exhaust system should be checked for further corrosion, as a defective mounting was flagged as recently as 2024. Given the age of the vehicle, a close inspection for structural rust on the subframe and mounting points is essential, as the MOT record does not provide detail on under corrosion levels.