1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R226 EFG
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 172,596 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2496cc
R226 EFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 172,596 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: Below Average
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R226 EFG Mileage History
- 10/01/2022172,596 mi
- 12/01/2023172,596 mi
- 12/01/2023172,597 mi+1 mi
- 13/04/2024172,596 mi-1 mi
- 09/05/2025172,596 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R226 EFG 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 Transit (R226 EFG) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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