1997 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Petrol · R71 ACK
1997 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 92,881 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1988cc
R71 ACK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2024
- 92,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R71 ACK Mileage History
- 10/03/202291,273 mi
- 12/03/202291,278 mi+5 mi
- 20/03/202392,059 mi+781 mi
- 22/03/202392,059 mi
- 13/03/202492,881 mi+822 mi
Average of roughly 800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R71 ACK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R71 ACK) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
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