1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · 123 CD
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 55,683 miles. MOT valid until 14/05/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2496cc
123 CD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 55,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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123 CD Mileage History
- 01/07/202454,798 mi
- 04/06/202554,958 mi+160 mi
- 07/06/202554,958 mi
- 13/05/202655,868 mi+910 mi
- 16/05/202655,683 mi-185 mi
Average of roughly 473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
123 CD 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 (123 CD) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, product on lens (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Tipper bed edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
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