1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R764 LJT
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 135,404 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2007.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R764 LJT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2006
- 135,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R764 LJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R764 LJT) between August 2005 and August 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
R764 LJT Mileage History
- 31/08/2005120,765 mi
- 21/08/2006135,404 mi+14,639 mi
Average of roughly 15,054 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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