1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R642 TNR
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 109,702 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R642 TNR Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2011
- 109,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R642 TNR Mileage History
- 29/11/200581,573 mi
- 30/11/200581,619 mi+46 mi
- 21/11/200689,185 mi+7,566 mi
- 03/12/200796,518 mi+7,333 mi
- 03/12/200796,518 mi
- 01/12/2008101,165 mi+4,647 mi
- 01/12/2008101,165 mi
- 01/12/2009103,183 mi+2,018 mi
- 04/12/2009103,206 mi+23 mi
- 24/11/2010105,757 mi+2,551 mi
- 29/11/2010105,765 mi+8 mi
- 06/12/2011109,702 mi+3,937 mi
Average of roughly 4,674 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R642 TNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R642 TNR) between November 2005 and December 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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