2017 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · YB66 XMD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening trend regarding deferred repairs on consumable components. In the most recent test in January 2026 at 120,707 miles, the tester identified a corroded rear coil spring and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This follows a recurring issue with the offside front tyre which was flagged in the January 2025 test, indicating that the owner consistently ignores basic tyre maintenance until it reaches failure point. At 120,707 miles over nine years, this Mondeo has averaged approximately 13,400 miles per annum, which sits above the typical national average for a petrol car. The record shows consistent usage, with roughly 12,500 miles driven between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 14,600 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This high mileage profile places significant stress on the suspension and braking systems, justifying the frequent advisories seen in the service history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry, as the corroded rear coil spring noted at 120,707 miles suggests potential deeper corrosion on the subframe mounting points. The history of thin brake pads recorded at 98,044 miles and the repeated tyre wear issues indicate that the vehicle has likely been maintained on a reactive rather than proactive basis. Additionally, the tyre pressure monitoring system which failed in early 2025 should be verified to ensure the fault was properly rectified and not merely cleared for the retest.