FORD MONDEO1997 · 1.8L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing for the past nineteen years. The last recorded MOT took place in February 2007 at 164,437 miles, where the vehicle passed without recorded defects. Because no tests have been conducted since that date, there is no verifiable evidence to confirm the current mechanical condition, structural integrity, or safety of the car. The maintenance trend has effectively stalled nearly two decades ago. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle from 1997, averaging approximately 5,670 miles per year. The record shows a significant gap between the February 2006 test at 159,839 miles and the 2007 test at 164,437 miles, suggesting the car likely sat for long periods or was used very infrequently. Such low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished fluid lines, and seized brake calipers, which are not reflected in the odometer reading alone. A buyer must perform a rigorous physical inspection focusing on the areas that failed the February 2007 test. That specific failure identified multiple brake system leaks and deteriorated brake hoses across the rear axle, alongside excessive play in the offside rear anti-roll bar. Given the time elapsed since these faults were noted, the rubber components have likely suffered from advanced age rot. Thorough checking is required for structural corrosion on the chassis and floor sills, as these are common failure points for this era of Mondeo regardless of mileage.