2014 Ford Mondeo 1.6L Diesel · YN14 BZW

The 2024‑11‑29 MOT at 115,559 miles resulted in a pass, confirming that the vehicle met the legal standards for that date. Although the test cleared the car, the repeated tyre wear noted in both the 2024‑11‑26 failure and the 2024‑11‑29 pass shows that tyre replacement has been delayed, and the earlier failure recorded excessive wear of the rear suspension arm pin/bush and trailing arm bush, indicating a trend that has not been fully resolved. The mileage record shows a steady increase from 82,032 miles in October 2019 to 115,559 miles in November 2024, averaging roughly 9,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 12‑year‑old Mondeo; the jump from 109,417 miles in November 2023 to 115,559 miles in November 2024 represents an addition of 6,142 miles in twelve months, a modest rise compared with the 8,613 miles added between 2022 and 2023. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension geometry, paying close attention to the condition of the trailing arm bush, suspension arm pin/bush and associated coil springs, as these components were repeatedly flagged for wear; the tyres should be measured for tread depth and checked for edge wear, since they have consistently been recorded near the legal limit; the rear brake calipers and discs merit examination for binding or corrosion, and a visual inspection for structural rust on the chassis and exhaust system is advisable. While the most recent MOT confirms roadworthiness, the history of recurring tyre wear and previously documented suspension defects suggests that preventive maintenance has been uneven, making a detailed physical assessment of those components essential before final purchase.