2018 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · SY68 YJM

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in brake system upkeep. The most recent test on August 26 2025 at 65,406 miles flagged both the nearside and offside rear brake discs as pitted and scored. This follows an advisory from August 2023 at 48,467 miles regarding thin rear brake pads, indicating a pattern of deferred maintenance on the rear braking assembly. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per year. The record shows steady growth from 21,782 miles in August 2021 to the current 65,406 miles in 2025. There are no unusual gaps in usage, and the interval of roughly 8,000 to 9,000 miles between annual tests suggests the car has been used regularly rather than sitting, which typically leads to the surface corrosion on metal components seen in the latest report. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the rear braking system to ensure the pitting on the discs has not progressed to structural thinning that requires replacement. Given the history of thin pads and corroded discs, the rear caliper pistons should be checked for seizing or uneven wear. While the MOT record focuses on consumables, the buyer should also inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, as these components often age over eight years despite the relatively low mileage.