1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R596 BHB
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 61,881 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/10/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,881 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
R596 BHB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2022
- 61,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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R596 BHB Mileage History
- 15/07/202261,872 mi
- 21/07/202261,881 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 536 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R596 BHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R596 BHB) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
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