2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Petrol · SC60 AEW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward structural and mechanical degradation. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 93,431 miles, this followed a period of significant failures in late 2024 and late 2025. The record indicates a transition from a historically clean profile to one marked by recurring corrosion and component failure, suggesting the vehicle is now entering a stage where age-related wear is accelerating rapidly. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. From 2013 until 2023, the car maintained a clean record with no defects for ten years. However, since the November 2023 test at 82,716 miles, the vehicle has covered over 11,000 miles in just two years. This recent increase in usage coincides with the sudden appearance of multiple faults across the suspension and braking systems, indicating the higher mileage is stressing older rubber and metal components. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear subframes, as these were flagged for corrosion in both December 2024 and December 2025. Although the latest test noted suspension arms were corroded but not yet weakened, the history of excessively worn bushes and leaking shock absorbers in 2025 suggests the entire suspension geometry is compromised. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the tester previously identified binding calipers, fluctuating discs, and worn surfaces between 2024 and 2025, which points to poor maintenance of the hydraulic components.