1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R504 SBA
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 153,367 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,367 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
R504 SBA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2011
- 153,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 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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R504 SBA Mileage History
- 14/10/2005104,852 mi
- 16/10/2006111,939 mi+7,087 mi
- 16/10/2006111,939 mi
- 12/10/2007120,155 mi+8,216 mi
- 12/10/2007120,155 mi
- 13/10/2008129,827 mi+9,672 mi
- 13/10/2009137,722 mi+7,895 mi
- 16/10/200913,777 mi-123,945 mi
- 06/10/2010145,181 mi+131,404 mi
- 11/10/2010145,247 mi+66 mi
- 06/10/2011153,210 mi+7,963 mi
- 14/10/2011153,367 mi+157 mi
Average of roughly 8,088 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R504 SBA 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 (R504 SBA) between October 2005 and October 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 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: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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