1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R825 BHB
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 141,120 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R825 BHB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2023
- 141,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R825 BHB 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 (R825 BHB) between June 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
R825 BHB Mileage History
- 01/06/2022140,120 mi
- 03/08/2023141,120 mi+1,000 mi
Average of roughly 853 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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