2006 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · RJ06 VFZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on May 26, 2026, 134,722 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive repair rather than proactive care. The failure just two weeks prior at 134,536 miles revealed multiple critical mechanical defects including a fractured offside front coil spring, excessive offside rear wheel bearing play, and a major exhaust leak. While these issues were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the density of failures in a single test suggests that components were only addressed once they reached legal failure thresholds. At 20 years old, the Mondeo has covered a total average of approximately 6,736 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage pattern remains consistent, with roughly 5,300 miles covered between the May 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 8,535 miles between May 2025 and May 2026. This steady accumulation indicates the car is used regularly, which generally prevents the internal seizing of rubber components and brake seals, despite the relatively low total figure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and subframe given the recent history. The 2024 advisory regarding a worn sub-frame pin or bush indicates the onset of structural corrosion or bushing degradation which is a common failure point on Mondeos of this generation. Given the recent failure of a wheel bearing and a coil spring, the buyer should check for any knocks, knocks, or uneven handling that might indicate further components are failing. The exhaust system should also be examined for surface rust at the hangers, as the silencer has already failed for both insecurity and major leaks within the last two years.