1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · EFX 312C
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 305,746 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 305,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EFX 312C Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 305,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EFX 312C MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (EFX 312C) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 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: Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
EFX 312C Mileage History
- 24/08/2022305,271 mi
- 14/12/2023305,589 mi+318 mi
- 14/12/2023305,589 mi
- 04/03/2026305,746 mi+157 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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