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1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R893 CNA

R893 CNA

1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 203,549 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11/12/2009
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
203,549 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/12/2009
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
2496cc

R893 CNA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2008
  • 203,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R893 CNA Mileage History

  1. 12/12/2005172,836 mi
  2. 08/12/2006183,203 mi+10,367 mi
  3. 10/12/2007196,298 mi+13,095 mi
  4. 09/12/2008203,545 mi+7,247 mi
  5. 12/12/2008203,549 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 10,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R893 CNA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 08:54
MOT Analysis

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 (R893 CNA) between December 2005 and December 2008.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 December 2008 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.

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