2017 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Diesel · YT17 WRO

The 2017 Ford Mondeo presents a stable mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 5 May 2026, passing at 65,675 miles. That test flagged both front brake discs as worn, pitted or scored, though not seriously weakened. This is a notable shift from the clean bill of health recorded on 11 June 2024 at 48,362 miles. The trend suggests a gradual onset of front brake wear over the last two years rather than a sudden failure. No structural corrosion, suspension defects, or emissions failures have appeared across the full record, which is reassuring for a nine-year-old vehicle. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. Between 24 November 2022 at 33,495 miles and 5 May 2026 at 65,675 miles, the car covered 32,180 miles in just over three and a half years, averaging roughly 9,000 miles annually during that window. That is a step up from the earlier average of 7,297 miles per year based on age alone, pointing to more regular use in recent years. The gap between the June 2024 and May 2026 tests shows 17,313 miles added in under two years, confirming the car has been driven consistently rather than sitting idle. A buyer should pay close attention to the front braking system. The May 2026 advisory on both front discs indicates the vehicle has been driven on deteriorating surfaces, which often accelerates pad wear and can mask caliper drag. Inspect the disc thickness, lipping, and any hot-spotting firsthand, and check whether the pads were replaced after that advisory or simply left. Uneven tyre wear has been a recurring theme, flagged on 24 November 2022 and again on 17 November 2023, both times on the front edges. This pattern points to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends. A four-wheel alignment check and a close visual inspection of the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and anti-roll bar links are advisable before purchase. The rear brakes, exhaust system, and underside structure have not drawn any advisories across five recorded tests, which is a positive sign for a Mondeo of this age. Still, a physical underbody inspection for corrosion on the sills, subframes, and around the rear spring mounts remains standard practice. The clean June 2024 result and the absence of any MOT failures throughout the car's life suggest previous owners kept on top of major mechanical items, but the front-end wear pattern visible since late 2022 indicates routine consumable maintenance may have been stretched rather than strictly followed.