1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R868 UKL
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 111,688 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,688 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
R868 UKL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2013
- 111,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 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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R868 UKL Mileage History
- 08/03/200665,502 mi
- 26/03/200769,768 mi+4,266 mi
- 18/03/200876,528 mi+6,760 mi
- 13/03/200983,346 mi+6,818 mi
- 10/03/201090,593 mi+7,247 mi
- 05/03/201198,769 mi+8,176 mi
- 12/03/201199,018 mi+249 mi
- 24/02/2012106,364 mi+7,346 mi
- 24/02/2012106,364 mi
- 02/03/2013111,688 mi+5,324 mi
- 02/03/2013111,688 mi
Average of roughly 6,613 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R868 UKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R868 UKL) between March 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)”; “Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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