2020 Ford Allied 2.0L Diesel · SF70 EFD

The 2020 Ford Allied presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 11 August 2025 passed the vehicle at 81,240 miles, yet it flagged multiple advisories indicating deferred attention to consumable items. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and scuffed on the edges, while the nearside rear sidewall showed visible kerb damage. The rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes were worn on both sides. This pattern suggests a vehicle that has been kept on the road without proactive replacement of worn components. The trend is not catastrophic, but it points to a reactive rather than preventative maintenance approach. The mileage accumulation is notably uneven. Between the August 2023 test at 45,273 miles and the August 2024 test at 62,083 miles, the vehicle covered 16,810 miles in a single year. That figure then dropped sharply to just 19,157 miles over the following twelve months leading to August 2025. The current recorded mileage of 81,240 miles has not moved since the last MOT, which is unusual and worth verifying. The vehicle may have been standing for an extended period, or the 2025 reading could be a recording anomaly that a buyer should confirm with a physical inspection and service history. A buyer should focus on the front suspension and steering geometry given the recurring front tyre edge wear and scuffed sidewall, which often point to misaligned tracking or worn suspension bushes. The rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes flagged in 2025 were not mentioned in earlier tests, so they represent a fresh wear point that may now be deteriorating further. The rear brake discs were noted as worn and pitted in 2024, and combined with the lack of subsequent mileage progression, corrosion from standing could have worsened that condition. Tyre condition across multiple tests shows a recurring failure to replace rubber before it reaches advisory thresholds, which is a reliable indicator that other routine items like brake pads and filters may have received similar treatment. A thorough underbody inspection for rust, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake lines, is advisable given the vehicle's high mileage for its age and the possibility of prolonged stationary periods.