1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R349 KBM
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 100,325 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,325 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
R349 KBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2008
- 100,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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R349 KBM Mileage History
- 19/10/200677,054 mi
- 19/10/200677,054 mi
- 11/10/200789,953 mi+12,899 mi
- 11/10/200789,953 mi
- 17/10/2008100,325 mi+10,372 mi
Average of roughly 11,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R349 KBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R349 KBM) between October 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2008 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.