1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R265 PWL
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 77,564 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/11/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R265 PWL Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2010
- 77,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R265 PWL Mileage History
- 05/10/200652,076 mi
- 05/10/200652,076 mi
- 23/10/200758,285 mi+6,209 mi
- 24/10/200758,285 mi
- 05/11/200864,440 mi+6,155 mi
- 03/11/200971,556 mi+7,116 mi
- 09/11/200971,559 mi+3 mi
- 30/10/201077,546 mi+5,987 mi
- 01/11/201077,564 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 6,256 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R265 PWL 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 (R265 PWL) between October 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
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