2016 Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic Tdci 1.5L Heavy oil · YP65 KHT

A consistent record of roadworthiness defines this vehicle, with a sequence of clean passes spanning the last five years. The most recent test on 1 October 2025 followed a multi-year trend of zero defects or advisories, indicating a stable mechanical state in recent years. The only notable disruption occurred in November 2018, when the vehicle failed on a dangerous nearside rear tyre and received advisories for the remaining three tyres, all of which were subsequently addressed. The recorded mileage of 97,705 miles is typical for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,770 miles per year. This steady rate of accumulation suggests regular use rather than prolonged periods of stagnation or excessive heavy-duty mileage. Mechanically, this level of usage typically results in expected wear on consumables such as brake pads and suspension bushings, though no such degradation has been flagged in the recent DVSA records. Given the 2018 failure and subsequent advisories regarding tyres worn on the edges, a close inspection of the current tyre tread wear patterns is necessary. Uneven wear on the inner or outer shoulders often points to alignment issues or worn steering and suspension linkages. During a test drive, the buyer should feel for any steering pull or instability and listen for abnormal road noise that could indicate the recurrence of these alignment problems. Because the vehicle has passed its last five tests without any advisories, there is no recorded evidence of corrosion or component failure. However, the buyer should still verify the current state of the brake discs and suspension bushes, as these consumables typically show wear at this mileage. Any vibration through the steering wheel during braking or knocks when traversing uneven surfaces would indicate that these components require attention despite the clean MOT history.