1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R657 WRA
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 125,623 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/04/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,623 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
R657 WRA Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2008
- 125,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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R657 WRA Mileage History
- 10/06/2005107,581 mi
- 17/05/2006113,020 mi+5,439 mi
- 17/05/2006113,020 mi
- 17/05/2007118,931 mi+5,911 mi
- 17/05/2007118,931 mi
- 23/05/2008125,623 mi+6,692 mi
Average of roughly 6,113 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R657 WRA 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 (R657 WRA) between June 2005 and May 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2008 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: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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