2015 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · NS 1689

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. The most recent test in January 2026 at 128,710 miles resulted in a pass, but carried advisories for both front tyres being worn to the legal limit. This follows a failure in January 2025, where the nearside front tyre failed for insufficient tread depth. While the car has passed its tests, the recurring nature of tyre-related issues suggests that the owner only addresses consumable items when they reach a failure point. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical high-use vehicle, averaging approximately 11,700 miles per year. However, there is a significant surge in usage between the November 2023 test at 51,913 miles and the January 2025 test at 93,825 miles, covering over 41,000 miles in just fourteen months. This high rate continued with another 35,000 miles covered in the following year. This accelerated mileage places considerable strain on wear-and-tear components, which explains the degradation of the suspension elements noted during the 2025 inspection. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension assembly. The 2025 failure flagged worn anti-roll bar pins and bushes on both rear sides; while these did not cause a failure at that time, such components often deteriorate rapidly once the rubber begins to perish. Given the high mileage, the buyer should also check for play in the control arm bushes and signs of leaking on the shock absorbers. The uneven wear on the front tyres mentioned in the latest record also indicates a potential alignment issue that needs to be rectified to prevent premature wear of any new rubber.