2017 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · YJ67 BYB

The 2017 Ford Mondeo presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 13 April 2026 at 121,903 miles passed with zero defects recorded, indicating all major safety and emissions systems were fully compliant at that point. The maintenance trend over the past four years is broadly stable, though a cluster of failures in mid-2024 reveals a period of neglect that was subsequently rectified before the 2026 pass. Mileage accumulation is notably uneven. Between 6 September 2022 at 86,609 miles and 7 September 2023 at 104,067 miles, the car covered 17,458 miles in a single year, a sharp jump that suggests intensive use or long-distance commuting during that period. The subsequent interval from September 2023 to April 2026 shows only 17,836 miles added over roughly two and a half years, averaging around 7,100 miles annually, which is far more moderate. The gap between the 2023 and 2026 tests is unusually long at nearly three years, meaning the car sat unused or was off the road for an extended stretch before its latest test. The August 2024 failure at 111,296 miles flagged both nearside and offside stop lamps not working, along with all rear passenger seats and rear seat belts missing at the time of test. The September 2024 retest at 111,307 miles still recorded the missing rear seats and belts as advisories, suggesting the vehicle was tested without rear seat fitment rather than being repaired in the conventional sense. A buyer should verify whether the rear seats and belts are now properly installed and functional, as their absence at two consecutive tests raises questions about whether the interior was stripped for commercial or fleet use. The stop lamp faults were resolved between August and September 2024, so lighting appears sound, but a physical check of all lamp clusters and wiring is still prudent. Given the high mileage and the pattern of use, a buyer should focus the in-person inspection on suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, which endure accelerated wear at this mileage. Brake discs and pads, tyre condition and age, and the condition of the exhaust system against corrosion should all be examined closely. The long period of low activity between 2023 and 2026 also warrants attention to fluid condition, brake seizure risk from standing, and any signs of structural corrosion on the underbody and sills.