2017 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Diesel · YN67 SWU

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 27 October 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded, marking the fifth consecutive pass. Looking at the full history available from 2021 through 2025, the Mondeo has cleared every annual test without a single advisory or failure entry, which indicates a stable and consistent maintenance profile with no flagged deterioration in items such as brakes, tyres, suspension, emissions, or structural integrity. The absence of any advisories is particularly notable because older vehicles in this age bracket typically begin to surface minor wear items, so the clean sheet across five consecutive tests suggests the car has been well maintained and that wear-related components have either been renewed proactively or remain well within service limits. With a recorded mileage of 87,468 over nine years, the vehicle is averaging approximately 9,719 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical usage bracket for a privately owned family saloon of this age. The annual MOT cadence aligns with regular yearly use, and there is no evidence of long periods off the road or unusually rapid mileage accumulation that would suggest heavy commercial or motorway use. This steady annual mileage generally corresponds to even wear patterns across drivetrain, braking, and suspension components, with consumable life broadly proportionate to the recorded distance rather than distorted by extended standing or excessive daily use. Although the MOT record is clean and free of advisories, the buyer should still apply age and mileage appropriate checks given that the car is approaching a decade in service. Tyre sidewalls should be examined closely for perishing or hairline cracking, as rubber degrades through ozone and UV exposure regardless of tread depth, and a tyre that is several years old can fail roadworthiness criteria despite retaining legal tread. The 12V battery should be load tested, because original or aged units frequently lose cranking performance and may leave the driver stranded even though the MOT does not assess cold-start capability under load. Brake discs, particularly at the rear, should be inspected for surface corrosion and the calipers should be checked for smooth retraction, as standing overnight in damp conditions can cause binding or uneven pad transfer on lightly driven vehicles. Fluid condition is another area requiring calendar-based verification rather than mileage-based assumptions. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and should have been renewed at least once or twice during this vehicle's life, typically every two to three years irrespective of pad wear, so the service book should be consulted to confirm this has been carried out. Similarly, the coolant should have been replaced to prevent internal corrosion of the aluminium cylinder head and radiator, and the automatic or manual transmission fluid, if applicable, benefits from renewal at this age. During a test drive, listen for any suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes, top mounts, or anti-roll bar links not yet severe enough to fail the MOT but worth negotiating for. Finally, verify the service book stamps align with the recorded mileage and that cambelt or timing chain service intervals have been observed for the engine fitted, as this is the single most critical preventative item on a nine-year-old Ford.