1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R486 FEG
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/11/1997. Recorded mileage 183,519 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,519 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
R486 FEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
- 183,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R486 FEG Mileage History
- 22/06/2022186,051 mi
- 27/01/2023183,272 mi-2,779 mi
- 19/02/2024183,355 mi+83 mi
- 27/02/2025183,519 mi+164 mi
- 27/02/2025183,519 mi
Average of roughly -943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R486 FEG 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 (R486 FEG) between June 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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