1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R687 FNW
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 165,219 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R687 FNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2025
- 165,219 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.
R687 FNW 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 (R687 FNW) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R687 FNW Mileage History
- 03/03/2022161,779 mi
- 18/02/2023164,839 mi+3,060 mi
- 13/05/2023164,896 mi+57 mi
- 14/05/2024165,199 mi+303 mi
- 15/03/2025165,219 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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