1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R204 YEV
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 66,275 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R204 YEV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2011
- 66,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R204 YEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R204 YEV) between October 2005 and September 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2011 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
R204 YEV Mileage History
- 08/10/200532,629 mi
- 13/10/200635,026 mi+2,397 mi
- 13/10/200635,026 mi
- 24/09/200739,995 mi+4,969 mi
- 13/10/200850,012 mi+10,017 mi
- 25/09/200956,408 mi+6,396 mi
- 23/10/200956,641 mi+233 mi
- 29/09/20106,000 mi-50,641 mi
- 28/09/201166,275 mi+60,275 mi
- 28/09/201166,275 mi
Average of roughly 5,635 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Mondeo Mk1 / Mk2 (CDW27)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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- Rear Subframe Bush Deterioration and Axle WanderingModerate
The Quadralink independent rear suspension on the Mk1 and Mk2 Mondeo is supported by four large bonded rubber subframe mounting bushes. Over years of exposure to UK road grime, salt, and heavy dynamic loading, the rubber elements perish, split, and delaminate from their steel outer sleeves. This allows the entire rear subframe assembly to shift horizontally under lateral cornering loads, causing vague rear-axle wander, unpredictable instability over motorway expansion joints, and uneven rear tyre scrubbing.
- Water Pump Impeller Slippage (Plastic Impeller Separation)Serious
Early 2.5-litre Duratec V6 engines were fitted from the factory with water pumps featuring a molded plastic (phenolic) coolant impeller. Over thousands of heat cycles, the plastic hub becomes brittle and cracks, losing its press-fit grip on the rotating steel drive shaft. While the external belt pulley spins normally, the internal impeller slips and ceases to circulate coolant effectively at higher engine speeds, leading to sudden, severe cylinder head overheating and potential head gasket failure.
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