2004 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · YP54 AAJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the clean results recorded in the last three testing cycles. The most recent test on 6 June 2022 at 157,696 miles showed a pass with no defects recorded, following an initial failure on the same day. This indicates that any mechanical issues identified during the inspection were immediately rectified to meet minimum safety standards, suggesting a proactive approach to maintaining legal compliance rather than a trend of worsening mechanical degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,168 miles per year. Between June 2020 and June 2021, the car covered 1,117 miles, moving from 147,439 to 148,556. The following year saw a significant increase of 9,140 miles leading up to the June 2022 test. While the low annual average suggests light use, the overall mileage indicates that the wear on rubber components, bushings, and suspension elements remains relatively low compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points, as 22-year-old vehicles are prone to hidden corrosion that may not always trigger an MOT failure until advanced. While the history is clean, it is necessary to check for signs of surface rust on the sills and exhaust system. Given the gaps in mileage during certain periods, the condition of the brake fluid and brake lines should also be verified to ensure components have not seized or suffered degradation during times of inactivity.