2014 Ford Mondeo 1.6L Diesel · RE14 WSO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on April 23, 2026, 139,399 miles. This result followed an immediate failure just one day prior, where exhaust emissions exceeded the specified limits. While the immediate issue appears resolved, the transition from failure to pass suggests the engine management or fuel system required urgent attention to meet emissions standards. The overall maintenance trend is stable, as the recurring suspension issues from previous years have vanished. The mileage progression is consistent with a twelve-year-old Ford vehicle, averaging approximately 11,600 miles per year. Between April 2023 and April 2026, the car covered 8,475 miles, maintaining a steady rate of use. There are no significant gaps in testing intervals or long periods of stagnation that typically lead to seized brakes or perished fluid lines. The consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has been used for regular commuting, which has contributed to the wear on rubber components. A physical inspection must focus on the rear suspension assembly. The record shows recurring wear on the nearside and offside rear suspension arm pins and bushes during 2023 and 2025. Although these were flagged as advisories rather than failures, the persistent nature of the fault indicates degradation of the rubber bushings. A buyer should check for excessive play or tearing in the trailing arm bushes to ensure these components were actually replaced following the last recorded advisory. The recent emissions failure in April 2026 warrants a closer look at the engine's health. Since the car passed immediately after, verify if there are any signs of blue smoke or rough idling that might have caused the initial failure. Given the high mileage, checking the structural integrity of the chassis for corrosion is also standard practice, though the MOT history does not currently highlight any structural defects.