No, R946 XOB is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R946 XOB?

The MOT for R946 XOB is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 May 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of R946 XOB?

The recorded mileage for R946 XOB is 130,198 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R946 XOB ULEZ compliant?

No, R946 XOB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R946 XOB

R946 XOB

1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 130,198 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27/05/2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/01/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 130,198 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 27/05/2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/01/2012

Mileage: 130,198 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2496cc

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R946 XOB Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2011
130,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R946 XOB Mileage History

15/03/2006107,062 mi
29/03/2006107,087 mi+25 mi
28/03/2007111,778 mi+4,691 mi
05/04/2008115,929 mi+4,151 mi
07/04/2008115,949 mi+20 mi
29/05/2009120,624 mi+4,675 mi
17/06/2009120,672 mi+48 mi
01/07/2009120,721 mi+49 mi
08/07/2010122,397 mi+1,676 mi
12/07/2010122,397 mi
28/05/2011130,198 mi+7,801 mi

Average of roughly 4,448 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

R946 XOB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 02:42

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R946 XOB) between March 2006 and May 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 28 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”.

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