2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · WN60 WGJ

The 2010 Ford Mondeo presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 9 March 2022 at 215,251 miles, passed with zero defects recorded, indicating the vehicle met all safety and emissions standards at that time. However, this certificate is now over four years old, meaning a fresh test is long overdue. The maintenance trend appears stable rather than worsening, with the three most recent consecutive tests all passing cleanly. The two earlier failures in February and March 2021 both show no recorded defects in the system, suggesting they likely resulted from administrative or procedural issues rather than mechanical faults. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly. The car accumulated roughly 9,700 miles between the March 2020 test at 192,772 miles and the March 2021 tests at 202,421 to 202,456 miles, consistent with the high annual average of approximately 13,453 miles. Yet the recorded mileage has remained completely static at 215,251 miles since the March 2022 pass, meaning the vehicle has covered zero miles in over four years. This strongly suggests the car has been sitting unused or has suffered a mechanical failure, engine issue, or instrument cluster problem since that date. A static MOT mileage over such a long period is a significant red flag requiring immediate investigation. Prospective buyers should treat this vehicle as unroadworthy until proven otherwise. The prolonged stationary period raises concerns about deteriorated brake discs and calipers from surface corrosion, seized handbrake mechanisms, perished suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, and potential fuel system degradation from stale petrol. A thorough inspection of the underside for structural corrosion is essential, particularly on a vehicle of this age and mileage. The braking system, tyres, and all fluid levels should be examined carefully before any road test. Given the complete absence of any MOT activity since March 2022, a full pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly advised.