1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · B4 DBK
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/05/1997. Recorded mileage 90,493 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,493 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
B4 DBK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 90,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B4 DBK Mileage History
- 27/07/202690,493 mi
- 31/07/202690,493 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
B4 DBK 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 (B4 DBK) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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