Some huge mileages here, with very small running costs.
Our (UK) 2006 Ford Mondeo station-wagon has covered 150k miles, and I'd estimate that it costs us in the region of $500/year in repairs. Last year it had a new steering rack (fitted by a mechanic I know) and new rear brake discs and pads (which I did). In the UK, there is a road worthiness test (called an MOT) which is required annually. The last check was in December, there is some rust underneath that will need patching (welding), and the whole brake system pipework needs changing before the next check (due to minor corrosion).
The following link shows an image of the car type, and if you scroll down, you'll see the results of all the annual checks since 2008 (
if anybody is interested!):
https://www.carveto.co.uk/mot-history-check/?affiliate=mot-check+main+page%2C+top&carVrm=bt55rhuThis is a list of the 'advisories' from the last check, in December:
Nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))