1997 Ford Mondeo 2.5L Petrol · R996 ECA
1997 Ford Mondeo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 140,028 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2544cc
R996 ECA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2009
- 140,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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R996 ECA Mileage History
- 29/07/2005111,435 mi
- 02/08/2005111,435 mi
- 30/09/2006126,882 mi+15,447 mi
- 22/09/2007130,768 mi+3,886 mi
- 02/10/2007130,889 mi+121 mi
- 30/10/2008134,930 mi+4,041 mi
- 31/10/2008134,930 mi
- 09/10/2009139,756 mi+4,826 mi
- 23/10/2009140,028 mi+272 mi
Average of roughly 6,750 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R996 ECA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R996 ECA) between July 2005 and October 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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