2018 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · YA67 XKW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in January 2022 at 73,435 miles resulted in a pass, following a failure the previous day. While the car currently meets the minimum standard, the recurring nature of minor defects such as failing wiper blades, washers, and pressure monitoring systems suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues once they reached the point of an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,179 miles per annum. There is a significant gap of 31,617 miles between the January 2021 test at 41,818 miles and the January 2022 test at 73,435 miles, indicating a period of high usage during that interval. However, the lack of any MOT data since early 2022 means the vehicle is currently overdue for its annual inspection, leaving the current structural and mechanical integrity unknown. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system, as the record shows a persistent trend of thin pads. The tester flagged thin front pads at 41,818 miles and thin rear pads at 73,412 miles, suggesting the service intervals for consumable components were neglected. You must check the brake discs for grooving or glazing and ensure the calipers are not binding. Given the previous failure of the TPMS pressure monitoring system and wiper motors, a thorough check of all electrical sensors and the wiper assembly is necessary to ensure no further latent faults have developed in the last four years.