No, R231 DFL is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R231 DFL?

The MOT for R231 DFL is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 August 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of R231 DFL?

The recorded mileage for R231 DFL is 111,807 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R231 DFL ULEZ compliant?

No, R231 DFL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Petrol · R231 DFL

R231 DFL

1997 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 111,807 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD MONDEO
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/08/2010
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/11/2010)
Recorded Mileage: 111,807 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 23/08/2010

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/11/2010

Mileage: 111,807 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1988cc

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R231 DFL Key Findings

7 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2009
111,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Older vehicle

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R231 DFL Mileage History

11/09/200694,605 mi
12/09/2007105,973 mi+11,368 mi
12/09/2007105,973 mi
13/03/2008109,959 mi+3,986 mi
18/03/2008109,959 mi
19/08/2009111,806 mi+1,847 mi
24/08/2009111,807 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 5,829 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

R231 DFL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 04:34

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R231 DFL) between September 2006 and August 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 24 August 2009 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.

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