2014 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · YP64 DVB

A recurring pattern of advisory items across rear axle components and tyres is the defining feature of this Mondeo's MOT record, with eight tests on file showing no outright failures but a steady stream of minor defects flagged. The most recent examination in February 2026 recorded a clean pass with no advisories, which is a positive short-term indicator, yet the wider history points to chronic wear on the rear axle. Most notably, the February 2023 test flagged a nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to split, and the rear tyres have been flagged on three separate occasions for either being worn close to the legal limit or showing perishing and cracking. Front tyres were also at the legal limit in 2022. Taken together, the data suggests a chassis and running gear that is ageing consistently and accumulating advisories rather than a car with a uniformly clean bill of health. With eight tests recorded over roughly seven years and a final odometer reading of 103,037 miles, the annual mileage works out at approximately 8,500 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with average usage for a 12 year old vehicle. The accumulation appears fairly steady through the MOT record, with no obvious long stationary gaps or sudden mileage jumps that would suggest the car has been laid up or driven under unusual conditions. The consistent year-on-year testing implies continuous use on the road, which mechanically is generally preferable to a vehicle that has stood idle for extended periods, as regular operation keeps seals lubricated, brake surfaces free of corrosion, and suspension components working. However, the mileage still places the Mondeo firmly in the higher wear bracket for its components, particularly given the advisory patterns already visible in the record. For a prospective buyer, the trailing arm bush advisory from 2023 warrants particular attention, as rubber suspension bushes of this type progressively deteriorate once splitting begins and can advance significantly between MOT tests. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly at low speed over speed humps or potholes, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the rear axle during cornering or lane changes. Visually inspect the rear trailing arms and bushes for cracks, deformation, or any signs of movement when the wheel is levered by hand. The vehicle should also be raised to check for any corrosion around the rear axle mounting points, as Mondeos of this generation are known to suffer subframe and rear suspension corrosion in older examples. The repeated rear tyre advisories for edge wear, damage, cracking, and perishing point to either an alignment issue at the rear, consistent kerbing, or simply the natural ageing of rubber exposed to the elements over more than a decade. On inspection, confirm that all four tyres are of matching brand, size, and tread depth, and check the sidewalls closely for any signs of cracking, bulging, or scuffing that could indicate hard use. Front tyre wear close to the limit on the 2022 test is also worth probing, as uneven or rapid front shoulder wear can suggest worn suspension components or alignment drift. Finally, carry out a thorough road test paying particular attention to steering precision, braking balance between front and rear, and any vibration through the pedal or steering wheel, which would warrant further investigation of discs, pads, and wheel bearings on a vehicle of this age and mileage.