1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R327 CAE
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 198,666 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R327 CAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 198,666 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.
R327 CAE 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 (R327 CAE) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R327 CAE Mileage History
- 07/01/2023193,664 mi
- 17/01/2024194,625 mi+961 mi
- 20/02/2024194,630 mi+5 mi
- 18/02/2025196,741 mi+2,111 mi
- 27/03/2026198,666 mi+1,925 mi
Average of roughly 1,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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