2003 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · NL03 AFX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 2 April 2026 at 55,117 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows a failure on the same day, the lack of listed defects suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative issue rather than a mechanical failure. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 23 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,396 miles per year. A significant pattern of inactivity is evident between 23 March 2023 at 45,360 miles and 27 March 2025 at 45,415 miles. The car covered only 55 miles over those two years. This indicates the vehicle spent a prolonged period standing, which often leads to specific degradation not always captured in a standard MOT. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system and rubber components. Long periods of inactivity frequently cause brake discs to corrode or calipers to seize. Check for perished tyre sidewalls and degraded suspension bushes, as rubber components harden and crack when not regularly cycled. Inspect the fuel system and fluids for signs of contamination or degradation caused by the two year dormant period. Given the age of the chassis, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and floor pan is essential, as the clean MOT history does not guarantee the absence of surface rust that has not yet reached a failure threshold.