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1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R173 CGK

R173 CGK

1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/11/1997. Recorded mileage 177,973 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2496cc

R173 CGK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
  • 177,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R173 CGK Mileage History

  1. 08/09/2021157,805 mi
  2. 06/04/2023157,835 mi+30 mi
  3. 25/03/2024162,587 mi+4,752 mi
  4. 27/03/2025169,007 mi+6,420 mi
  5. 23/03/2026177,973 mi+8,966 mi

Average of roughly 4,446 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R173 CGK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 Transit (R173 CGK) between September 2021 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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