2014 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · T5 YAD

Given the strong correlation between chassis corrosion advisories and future MOT failures on older Mondeos, this car should only be considered after a physical inspection on a ramp by an independent garage. The November 2025 test failed on a relatively trivial stop lamp issue, but the underlying advisory list points to a vehicle that will likely face more serious corrosion-related defects at the next MOT in late 2026. Negotiate hard on price to reflect the likely cost of underseal treatment, welding repairs to the rear sub-frame, and replacement of corroded suspension arms — these can easily run into four figures. Ask the seller for any evidence of recent underbody treatment or welding repairs, and confirm whether the front brake discs have been changed given they were flagged as worn at the most recent test.

This silver 2014 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi has covered 109,430 miles across 11 years of use, which is slightly above average for the model. The MOT record contains four tests, three passes and one failure (November 2025), with the failure caused primarily by a non-functioning nearside stop lamp alongside a cluster of corrosion advisories on the front and rear sub-frames, anti-roll bar, and rear suspension arms. The vehicle has avoided any of the most catastrophic MOT failure categories, but the cumulative corrosion pattern suggests age-related structural deterioration is underway.