2017 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Diesel · PE61 EDD

The 2017 Ford Mondeo presents a stable and largely positive maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 3 December 2025 at 130,427 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a strong result for a vehicle of this age and mileage. A single failure on 23 November 2024 at 114,427 miles flagged worn inner brake pads on both the offside front and nearside rear, but the car passed a retest on the same day at 114,427 miles, indicating the issue was promptly addressed. Since then, the vehicle has covered a further 16,000 miles and sailed through its most recent test without a single advisory or failure, suggesting consistent upkeep in the last year. The mileage accumulation tells an interesting story. Between December 2022 at 86,666 miles and December 2024 at 114,438 miles, the car added 27,772 miles in two years, averaging roughly 13,886 miles annually. Then, in just under twelve months between December 2024 and December 2025, it surged by 15,989 miles, pushing the annualised rate closer to 16,000 miles. That is well above the typical UK average and points to sustained high-speed or long-distance use, likely motorway driving. While that kind of loading is mechanically less stressful than constant short trips, it does accelerate wear on consumable components, particularly brake discs and pads, tyres, and suspension bushes. Despite the elevated mileage, the MOT record is remarkably clean. The only defect in five years of testing was the November 2024 brake pad wear, which was rectified immediately. No corrosion, suspension deterioration, exhaust emissions failures, or structural advisories have ever appeared. That is unusual for a Mondeo at this age and suggests the car has been garaged or at least well cared for. The complete absence of recurring faults is a positive indicator of mechanical integrity. A buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on high-mileage wear items. Check the condition of all four brake discs and remaining pad thickness, particularly at the rear where uneven wear patterns can indicate binding calipers or seized handbrake mechanisms. Examine the front suspension lower arms and rear trailing arm bushes for play or perishing, as these deteriorate faster under sustained motorway loading. Inspect the inner and outer tyre edges for uneven wear, which could point to tracking or suspension geometry issues not yet severe enough to trigger a test failure. Given the clean MOT history, the risk of hidden structural corrosion or major mechanical failure appears low, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remains advisable at this mileage.