2007 Ford Mondeo 2.2L Diesel · YA07 YDO

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in suspension and drivetrain component wear. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 146,910 miles passed, it identified new play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and a noisy offside rear wheel bearing. This follows a period of recurring issues with anti-roll bar dust covers which remained flagged for three consecutive years, suggesting that minor mechanical defects are being addressed reactively rather than preventatively. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2025, the car covered 2,475 miles, indicating a period of low usage of roughly 800 miles per year. This low mileage often correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components, such as the severely deteriorated CV boot and suspension bushes noted in the 2022 and 2024 tests, which suffer from age and environmental exposure despite low mechanical stress. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and rear braking assembly. The record repeatedly highlights the offside front anti-roll bar linkage and trailing arm bushes, which now require attention to ensure steering geometry remains stable. The persistent pitting and scoring on the rear brake discs noted in 2022 and 2024 suggest the braking system is nearing the end of its effective life. Additionally, the noisy offside rear wheel bearing identified in the 2025 test requires immediate replacement to prevent component failure.