2021 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · ST71 FNX

The most recent MOT was on 26 September 2024, when the Mondeo passed at 14,260 mi with no recorded defects. That test is now almost 20 months old, so the car is overdue for its annual inspection. The lack of any earlier MOT entries means we have only a single data point, so there is no observable pattern of recurring faults or improving reliability. At five years old the mileage is very low – roughly 2,850 mi per year. Light use can mean less wear on consumables such as brakes, clutch and tyre tread, but it can also indicate long periods of inactivity. Age‑related deterioration (rubber cracking in suspension bushings, tyre dry‑rot, battery ageing and seal hardening) can develop even when the odometer reads few miles. Because the MOT history is clean but outdated, the risk picture is ambiguous. The vehicle’s condition trend appears stable simply because we have no evidence of change, but the overdue MOT introduces uncertainty about any age‑related faults that may have arisen since the last test. For a buyer, the first checks should be: Verify that the car has a current MOT or arrange a fresh inspection before purchase. Inspect the tyres for dry‑rot or uneven wear, and check the tread depth.