1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R713 BOJ
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/09/1997. Recorded mileage 185,073 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,073 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
R713 BOJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2023
- 185,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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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R713 BOJ Mileage History
- 22/06/2022178,399 mi
- 11/12/2023185,030 mi+6,631 mi
- 14/12/2023185,073 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 4,516 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R713 BOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R713 BOJ) between June 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis ste”; “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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