No, R331 CAU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R331 CAU?

The MOT for R331 CAU is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 December 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of R331 CAU?

The recorded mileage for R331 CAU is 106,551 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R331 CAU ULEZ compliant?

No, R331 CAU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R331 CAU

R331 CAU

1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 106,551 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD MONDEO
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 06/12/2023
Road Tax: Untaxed (10/12/2023)
Recorded Mileage: 106,551 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 06/12/2023

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 10/12/2023

Mileage: 106,551 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

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R331 CAU Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2022
106,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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R331 CAU Mileage History

08/10/2021100,320 mi
07/12/2021100,342 mi+22 mi
23/11/2022106,550 mi+6,208 mi
28/11/2022106,551 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 5,471 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R331 CAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 15:13

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R331 CAU) between October 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 November 2022 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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 Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.

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