1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R983 BMV
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 180,484 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R983 BMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 180,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R983 BMV Mileage History
- 01/02/2023175,798 mi
- 06/02/2024177,385 mi+1,587 mi
- 05/02/2025178,882 mi+1,497 mi
- 04/03/2026180,484 mi+1,602 mi
- 04/03/2026180,484 mi
Average of roughly 1,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R983 BMV MOT History
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 (R983 BMV) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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