2013 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · SN13 YCU

The 2013 Ford Mondeo currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass on 30 December 2025 at 174,391 miles, yet the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The vehicle failed its initial attempt just seven days prior on 23 December 2025 at 174,381 miles due to four defective tyres and corrosion. While the tester passed the brake discs as worn, pitted, and scored but not seriously weakened, the persistent advisories for underside and nearside body corrosion indicate a deteriorating condition. The owner addressed the immediate tyre failure to secure the certificate, but the underlying mechanical and structural neglect remains evident. Accumulating 174,391 miles over thirteen years equates to roughly 13,415 miles annually, a high average that accelerates wear on consumables and drivetrain components. The MOT record shows consistent testing around the late December window each year, with mileage climbing steadily from 158,649 miles in December 2023 to 166,232 miles in December 2024, and finally 174,391 miles in December 2025. This represents an increase of approximately 8,000 miles per year over the last two years, confirming sustained, intensive daily use rather than long periods of standing. A buyer must inspect the structural integrity and suspension components closely, as the record reveals a pattern of unresolved wear. Since the December 2023 test at 158,649 miles, the tester flagged play in the steering rack inner joints and worn rear subframe front bushes, faults that persisted through the 2024 and 2025 tests. The rear coil springs and subframe mountings show corrosion, while the inner sills and rear floor areas exhibit corrosion that, while not yet critically compromising structural rigidity, requires immediate monitoring. The braking system also demands scrutiny; the front and rear discs consistently present pitting and scoring, and the rear heat shield remains loose. Combined with the recurring need for replacement tyres, often wearing unevenly on the inner edges, the data suggests previous owners deferred basic suspension alignment and maintenance, leaving the next owner with a backlog of mechanical rectification.