1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R414 MDD
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 161,019 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,019 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
R414 MDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2008
- 161,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 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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R414 MDD Mileage History
- 02/09/2006147,525 mi
- 20/09/2007155,158 mi+7,633 mi
- 20/09/2007155,158 mi
- 17/09/2008161,019 mi+5,861 mi
- 18/09/2008161,019 mi
Average of roughly 6,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R414 MDD 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 (R414 MDD) between September 2006 and September 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 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: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
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