2016 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · YM16 WKG

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy state, showing a stable maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent inspection on 31 March 2026 at 166,490 miles passed with only an advisory for low rear brake pads. This indicates that while consumable components are reaching replacement intervals, the core mechanical and structural elements have met DVSA safety standards. The clean records from the tests between 2022 and 2025 suggest the vehicle was generally maintained to a high standard during that period. The mileage profile reflects high-intensity usage, averaging approximately 16,600 miles per annum. There is a significant jump in accumulation between March 2022 (74,509 miles) and April 2024 (126,270 miles), where the car covered over 51,000 miles in just two years. The rate remained high with another 40,000 miles recorded between the last two tests. This pattern suggests consistent long-distance motorway use which typically places less stress on the clutch, gearbox, and suspension components compared to low-mileage city driving. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system given the recent advisory for low rear pads. Considering the high cumulative mileage, a thorough check of the brake discs for thinning or scoring and the calipers for binding is necessary to ensure no long-term wear has developed. The suspension geometry should also be scrutinized for signs of wear on the rubber bushes and coil springs, as these components often fatigue after the 150,000-mile mark. The lack of structural corrosion failures in the history is a positive indicator, but checking the chassis for surface rust remains a standard professional requirement for a vehicle of this age.