2009 Ford Mondeo 2.2L Diesel · PL09 AWA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the latest test in September 2024 at 115,779 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just one week prior. This failure revealed critical safety defects, including a fractured rear suspension arm trailing arm bush housing and missing road wheel fixings on all tyres. The presence of these faults suggests that the previous owner neglected essential mechanical checks until they were flagged by the MOT tester, rather than addressing them during routine servicing. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use profile, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year over its seventeen-year life. There is a notable gap in usage between September 2022 and September 2023, where the car covered only 13 miles, followed by a 9,500-mile increase leading up to the 2024 tests. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but the age of the vehicle increases the risk of perished rubber components and structural metal fatigue, which is evidenced by the corrosion issues noted on the underbody and springs. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension and underbody integrity. The tester flagged corroded rear coil springs on both sides and deteriorated brake back plates in 2024, which are common areas of age-related degradation. The fractured trailing arm bush housing from the September failure must be verified to ensure the repair was thorough and that the subframe remains sound. Additionally, the offside front driver's seat movement requires a check for worn mounting brackets or loose bolts, as this remains a persistent advisory from the most recent tests.