2014 Ford Mondeo 1.6L Diesel · RO14 TVN

A pattern of progressive wear and corrosion underpins this Mondeo’s MOT record, with recurring advisories for tyre edge wear, oil seepage and sub‑frame rust, punctuated by a major rear suspension arm bush failure in 2023 and a washer‑system fault in 2024; the most recent 2025 test passed without defects, indicating that the identified faults have been remedied but that the vehicle remains on a trajectory of component ageing that will require ongoing attention. At 178,998 mi on a 2014 model the average annual mileage sits near 15,000 mi, well above the typical 8‑12 k mi benchmark for a car of this age. The MOT history shows no significant gaps, suggesting the odometer reading reflects genuine use rather than long periods of inactivity. Such mileage accelerates the consumption of wear items – tyres, brake pads, suspension bushings and engine seals – and amplifies the impact of any existing corrosion, meaning that replacement intervals for these parts are likely to be approaching. Prospective buyers should give the rear suspension a thorough dynamic inspection: listen for clunking or knocking over bumps, feel for any looseness in the rear steering feel and check for uneven tyre wear that could betray lingering bush wear. The rear arm pin and trailing‑arm bushes, flagged as excessively worn in 2023, should be measured for play and inspected for cracked rubber. Front and rear brake discs and pads, repeatedly noted as thin, must be examined for scoring, rust and reduced thickness; pedal feel should be firm without pulsation. The oil leak advisory, present across several years, warrants a visual check for fresh oil stains around the valve cover, oil filter housing and under the engine, and a brief engine run‑up to see if the leak has intensified. Tyre condition is a recurring concern, with edge wear recorded on both front and off‑side rear tyres; verify tread depth across all four wheels, looking for cupping or feathered edges that could indicate alignment or suspension issues. The washer‑system failure recorded in 2024 should be confirmed functional – ensure the washer pump operates, fluid is delivered to the windscreen and no leaks are evident. Finally, the sub‑frame corrosion advisories for both front and rear, although not deemed structurally compromising, merit a close visual inspection for rust flaking, especially around mounting points, to gauge whether corrosion is progressing toward a point where reinforcement or replacement may become necessary.