2016 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · SD16 EWB

The 2016 Ford Mondeo presents a stable but watchful maintenance picture following its most recent MOT pass on 27 May 2026 at 73,568 miles. That test flagged both front inner brake discs as worn, pitted or scored, though not seriously weakened. This is a notable shift from the clean pass recorded on 22 May 2024 at 63,003 miles, suggesting front brake wear has accelerated over the last two years. The overall trend is not deteriorating sharply, but the reappearance of disc wear after a defect-free test indicates a consumable cycle that demands closer monitoring. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,357 miles per year sits squarely within typical use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The record shows a steady climb from 57,860 miles in May 2023 to 73,568 miles by May 2026, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps. The 2024 double entry on the same day at 63,003 miles, a fail followed by a pass, points to a rectification visit rather than a mileage anomaly. The data set is clean and consistent, giving confidence that the odometer reading is credible. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front brake assembly. The May 2026 advisory on both inner discs, combined with the May 2025 note of a worn front disc and a binding offside rear service brake, suggests the braking system has been working hard and may have underlying hydraulic or caliper issues. Check for uneven pad wear, caliper slide pin seizure, and disc thickness variation. The 2024 failure for seriously weakened rear discs and a structurally torn offside rear tyre also warrants a close look at the rear axle, including suspension bushes and coil springs, which can accelerate brake and tyre wear if degraded. Beyond the brakes, inspect the underside for corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake pipe runs, as these are common failure points on high-mileage Mondeos. The absence of structural or emissions advisories in the record is encouraging, but a test drive under firm braking and over broken surfaces will reveal whether the binding rear caliper issue from 2025 has been fully resolved or is returning.