1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R39 LDD
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 134,583 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,583 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
R39 LDD Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2010
- 134,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R39 LDD Mileage History
- 04/07/2006111,666 mi
- 12/07/2007117,675 mi+6,009 mi
- 01/07/2008121,899 mi+4,224 mi
- 15/07/2009128,859 mi+6,960 mi
- 15/07/2009128,862 mi+3 mi
- 08/07/2010134,583 mi+5,721 mi
Average of roughly 5,715 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R39 LDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R39 LDD) between July 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)”; “Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”.
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