2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · PE09 UXB
2009 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 101,453 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE09 UXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 101,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE09 UXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Mondeo (PE09 UXB) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
PE09 UXB Mileage History
- 13/09/202282,885 mi
- 29/08/202387,781 mi+4,896 mi
- 29/08/202493,174 mi+5,393 mi
- 22/08/202597,368 mi+4,194 mi
- 27/08/2026101,453 mi+4,085 mi
Average of roughly 4,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Mondeo Mk4 (CD345)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Steering Rack / Pump GroanSerious
The power steering system on the Mk4 Mondeo features a fine plastic mesh filter integral to the base of the fluid reservoir. Over time, fluid breakdown and particulate contamination clog this non-serviceable mesh, starving the power steering pump of fluid. The resulting hydraulic cavitation causes loud groaning and whining noises when turning the wheel, creates air bubbles in the reservoir, and quickly overheats the pump. If ignored, the starving pump sheds metal debris, contaminating and ruining the entire steering rack.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom FractureModerate
The electrical wiring loom connecting the vehicle body to the tailgate passes through a flexible rubber bellows conduit at the top hinge area. Constant flexing and sub-zero winter temperatures harden the thin PVC insulation on the wiring. The copper conductors fatigue and fracture cleanly inside the rubber sleeve, causing individual tailgate electrical circuits to fail intermittently or drop out completely. In some cases, exposed wires short-circuit together, blowing fuses and disabling central locking.
- 1.8 TDCi Wet Timing Belt (Belt-in-Oil) FailureSerious
The 1.8 TDCi (Lynx) engine used on earlier Mk4 Mondeos features a dual timing setup: an upper dry camshaft belt and a lower 'belt-in-oil' cassette driving the high-pressure fuel pump from the crankshaft. Diesel fuel dilution from short journeys and incorrect engine oil degrade the rubber compound of the wet belt. The belt teeth strip or the belt snaps without prior warning, often well before Ford's stated 125,000-mile interval, causing catastrophic piston-to-valve collision and total engine destruction.
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