1997 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Petrol · R496 MDD
1997 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 136,111 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1988cc
R496 MDD Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2010
- 136,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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R496 MDD Mileage History
- 20/01/2006116,571 mi
- 20/01/2006116,571 mi
- 18/01/2007122,931 mi+6,360 mi
- 18/01/2008128,091 mi+5,160 mi
- 03/02/2009131,259 mi+3,168 mi
- 05/02/2009131,260 mi+1 mi
- 11/02/2010136,111 mi+4,851 mi
Average of roughly 4,813 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R496 MDD MOT History
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 (R496 MDD) between January 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2010 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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