2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Petrol · SH11 CYP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass on June 10, 2025. However, the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach where faults are only addressed after a failure rather than through preventative care. While the most recent test cleared the critical suspension failures identified in the previous year, the vehicle still presents with a non-excessive oil leak from the driveshaft seal and thinning rear brake pads. This pattern suggests the owner tends to perform only the minimum work required to keep the car legal on the road. At 108,009 miles, the car has averaged approximately 7,200 miles per year over its fifteen-year life, which is consistent with low-average domestic usage. The data shows steady mileage intervals, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 8,000 miles in the following year. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle does not sit for long periods, though the age of the vehicle remains a factor in degradation of rubber components and metalwork. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the front sub-frame and underbody, as the 2024 test noted corrosion that was not yet seriously weakened. Rust on this model of Ford often accelerates rapidly once it begins to appear. The buyer should also inspect the front suspension components, specifically the ball joints and track rod ends, which have already been multiple points of failure in the last two testing cycles. The history of binding rear brakes in 2023 and thin pads in 2025 warrants a thorough check of the rear caliper condition and disc condition for uneven wear or seized pistons.