DVLA verified

MOT valid

1997 FORD TRANSIT2.5L Diesel

R157 DOJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 156,821 miles recorded, this Grey 1997 FORD TRANSIT runs on Diesel with a 2496cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Valid

Expires 28/04/2027

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 156,821
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2496cc

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Average

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full History Report

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 14:45

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Ford Transit (R157 DOJ) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2024 to April 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 38 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY