1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · NJT 61
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 44,881 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NJT 61 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 44,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NJT 61 Mileage History
- 30/09/202443,571 mi
- 30/09/202443,571 mi
- 29/09/202544,031 mi+460 mi
- 21/09/202644,881 mi+850 mi
- 21/09/202644,881 mi
Average of roughly 663 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NJT 61 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 (NJT 61) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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