2013 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · YN13 SSS

A consistent theme of front-end wear and component deterioration runs through this Mondeo's MOT history, with constant velocity boots, steering joints, headlamp function, and front tyres appearing repeatedly across the last four test cycles. The most recent assessment on 19 June 2026 was a pass, but only one day after the vehicle failed on three major items, all of which were rectified for the re-test: a nearside wiper failing to clear the screen, a split offside front outer CV boot, and a deteriorated offside front track rod end dust cover. Those same CV gaiter and track rod end issues had previously been flagged as majors or minors in 2025, and a prop shaft CV boot was a major failure in July 2024, indicating an ongoing vulnerability in the drivetrain and steering joints rather than isolated one-off defects. The latest pass also carries advisories for front tyres worn to the legal limit on both edges and rear trailing arm pin or bush wear, mirroring the tyre wear pattern first noted in September 2022. With one advisory clean pass in July 2024 set against three failures within the subsequent 23 months, the trend is best described as worsening rather than stable. The recorded mileage of 129,562 over roughly 13 years equates to around 9,966 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with average use for a car of this age and segment. There are no extended gaps in the testing record that would suggest long periods off the road, and the mileage progression between tests appears consistent with steady regular driving rather than intermittent or heavily seasonal use. For a diesel or petrol Mondeo of this vintage and mileage, this usage profile would normally place wear items such as suspension bushes, brake discs and pads, and drivetrain seals into the territory where renewal becomes due, which aligns with the live advisories on the rear trailing arm bushes, brake pads and brake discs seen across the 2022 and 2023 tests. Any prospective buyer should treat the front drivetrain and steering joints as the priority mechanical risk on this vehicle. The history shows outer CV boot splits on both sides within twelve months, so a close visual inspection underneath for fresh grease contamination around the offside front and nearside front inner and outer joints is essential, and any clicking or knocking on full lock during a test drive would suggest joint wear beyond what the boots alone reveal. Likewise, the offside front track rod end has had its dust cover deteriorate twice in two years, so the joint itself may be approaching play; listen for clonking from the front end over speed humps and check for any wandering or imprecise steering response. The rear trailing arm pin or bush wear advisory should be investigated by pressing down hard on each rear corner and listening for a secondary thunk as the body settles, which would indicate the bushes have moved beyond mere surface wear. Brake and tyre condition also warrants direct attention given the recurring advisories. Front tyres have been flagged for edge wear at the last two tests, which on a Mondeo often points to misalignment or worn front suspension geometry, so a four-wheel alignment check and inspection of the front strut tops, top mounts, and lower wishbone bushes is sensible. The offside front brake disc was noted as pitted or scored in both 2022 and 2023, and rear pads were wearing thin in 2023, so on a test drive expect to feel for any pedal judder under firm braking and listen for any binding or grinding noises from the calipers, particularly after the car has been driven for several miles. Finally, the recurring inoperative nearside registration plate lamp across three consecutive tests, together with a headlamp aim and dipped beam failure in 2024, suggests worth checking the condition of the front and rear light clusters, the multi-lamp plate assembly, and the earthing points at the rear, as these minor electrical items have not been resolved between tests and may indicate deeper wiring or connector issues behind the trim.