2009 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Diesel · OU09 ABZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The most recent test conducted on 8 February 2024 at 103,354 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just seven days prior on 1 February 2024 at 103,351 miles. This specific sequence suggests a minor component issue, likely a bulb or a sensor, that was rectified immediately to secure the retest, rather than a deep-seated mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage vehicle of seventeen years, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 96,102 miles in December 2020 to 103,354 miles in early 2024. This low annual accumulation indicates the car has not been subjected to heavy long-distance motorway stress, though the age of the vehicle remains a primary factor for rubber-based components and fluid degradation regardless of the distance travelled. Given the clean history of recorded advisories since 2020, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension components. High-age Ford Mondeos are prone to corrosion on the rear subframe and exhaust mounting points, which do not always trigger an MOT failure until they become significant. Check for perished suspension bushes and signs of binding brake calipers, as low mileage can sometimes lead to components seizing due to disuse rather than mechanical wear from use.