2013 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · YR63 XSP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on May 17, 2025, 93,899 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend compared to the previous two years of failures. While the 2023 and 2024 tests showed multiple mechanical and lighting defects that required rectification, the most recent MOT entry indicates that the owner successfully addressed the previously flagged issues and no new faults emerged in the prior year. At 93,899 miles over 13 years, the Mondeo averages approximately 7,223 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent annual mileage with roughly 7,717 miles covered between May 2023 and 2024, and another 5,411 miles between May 2024 and May 2025. This regular use suggests the car has not been left stationary for long periods, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake hardware. A physical inspection should focus on the rear suspension assembly, as this shows a persistent history of wear. The tester flagged corroded coil springs and worn suspension arm bushes in three consecutive years from 2023 through 2024. Although these were marked as resolved, the buyer should verify that no new corrosion is present and that the bushes remain free of tearing or excessive play. Additionally, the offside rear wheel bearing noted as noisy in 2024 should be road tested for any remaining hum or play to ensure the replacement was effective. The front drivetrain also warrants attention due to the 2023 failure regarding torn CV boots on both front outer prop shafts. A buyer must visually inspect these boots for grease leakage or rubber splitting, which would indicate imminent failure of the constant joints. Given the history of lighting failures in 2024, a quick check of the headlamp alignment and dipped beam functionality is necessary to confirm the previous repairs remain up to operational standards.