1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R372 CAE
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 135,462 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/07/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2496cc
R372 CAE Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2010
- 135,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R372 CAE Mileage History
- 22/07/2006165,837 mi
- 04/08/2007169,111 mi+3,274 mi
- 26/06/2008122,075 mi-47,036 mi
- 27/06/2008122,090 mi+15 mi
- 28/04/2009129,634 mi+7,544 mi
- 29/04/2009129,639 mi+5 mi
- 26/04/2010135,460 mi+5,821 mi
- 28/04/2010135,462 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -8,061 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R372 CAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R372 CAE) between July 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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