1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R205 AUH
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 258,194 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 258,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R205 AUH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 258,194 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.
R205 AUH 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 Transit (R205 AUH) between February 2026 and February 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R205 AUH Mileage History
- 13/02/2026258,185 mi
- 25/02/2026258,194 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 277 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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