2002 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Petrol · RO52 APK

The vehicle presents a functional roadworthiness status but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of age-related degradation and deferred attention. The most recent test in September 2022 at 156,915 miles passed despite multiple advisories regarding perished tyres across all corners and a non-excessive oil leak. While the car has passed its inspections consistently, the shift from clean records to a list of deteriorating rubber components and fluid leaks suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where component failure is more frequent. The mileage pattern is highly irregular, indicating the car likely sat stationary for long periods. Between September 2019 and September 2022, the vehicle covered only 430 miles, moving from 156,485 to 156,915 miles. This lack of use is consistent with the 24-year-old age of the Ford, but it often exacerbates the issues affecting rubber seals and tyres, which explains the widespread cracking and perishing noted in 2021 and 2022. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the record shows recurring issues with the nearside front ball joint dust covers dating back to 2013. The repeated failure of these components indicates a vulnerability in the front-end assembly. Furthermore, the 2019 failure due to a leaking offside rear brake pipe and the 2021 gearbox oil leak require a physical inspection to ensure these repairs have held and have not developed secondary faults. Given that the last recorded MOT was in September 2022, the vehicle is currently four years out of date. The lack of recent data makes it impossible to verify the current structural integrity or the state of the braking system. Priority should be placed on checking for on the subframe, which was already showing wear in 2012, and the condition of the tyres which were already failing in the final recorded test.