1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R279 FKX
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 128,350 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,350 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
R279 FKX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2007
- 128,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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R279 FKX Mileage History
- 20/09/2006121,856 mi
- 20/09/2006121,856 mi
- 14/08/2007128,349 mi+6,493 mi
- 15/08/2007128,350 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,210 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R279 FKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R279 FKX) between September 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.