1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R137 DOJ
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 84,989 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R137 DOJ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2023
- 84,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R137 DOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R137 DOJ) between July 2005 and October 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (36 issues), Suspension (35 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Steering (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 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: “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
R137 DOJ Mileage History
- 11/07/200586,277 mi
- 11/07/200586,277 mi
- 10/07/2006101,608 mi+15,331 mi
- 13/07/2006101,661 mi+53 mi
- 08/05/2007109,169 mi+7,508 mi
- 09/05/2007109,169 mi
- 07/03/2008113,442 mi+4,273 mi
- 23/02/200981,066 mi-32,376 mi
- 24/02/200981,067 mi+1 mi
- 15/01/2011835,610 mi+754,543 mi
- 01/02/2011835,622 mi+12 mi
- 07/02/201283,691 mi-751,931 mi
- 20/02/2013837,919 mi+754,228 mi
- 04/03/2013837,936 mi+17 mi
- 19/02/2014838,712 mi+776 mi
- 05/03/2014838,739 mi+27 mi
- 26/02/2015839,600 mi+861 mi
- 04/03/2015839,618 mi+18 mi
- 10/03/2016840,408 mi+790 mi
- 19/10/2017841,394 mi+986 mi
- 20/10/2017841,399 mi+5 mi
- 21/06/2019841,472 mi+73 mi
- 21/06/201984,147 mi-757,325 mi
- 04/11/201984,149 mi+2 mi
- 05/10/202184,150 mi+1 mi
- 12/10/202184,518 mi+368 mi
- 12/09/202284,839 mi+321 mi
- 28/09/202384,983 mi+144 mi
- 03/10/202384,989 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly -71 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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