1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · P962 XPN
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 124,607 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P962 XPN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2010
- 124,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P962 XPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (P962 XPN) between August 2005 and January 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
P962 XPN Mileage History
- 30/08/200593,190 mi
- 30/08/200593,190 mi
- 15/09/2006101,735 mi+8,545 mi
- 13/09/2007108,792 mi+7,057 mi
- 20/02/2008111,318 mi+2,526 mi
- 16/02/2009117,235 mi+5,917 mi
- 20/02/2009117,235 mi
- 21/01/2010124,451 mi+7,216 mi
- 29/01/2010124,607 mi+156 mi
Average of roughly 7,113 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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