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1997 Ford VAN 2.5L Diesel · R213 VOD

R213 VOD

1997 Ford VAN (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 203,840 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024.

Make & Model
FORD VAN
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 17 Dec 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
203,840 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 17 Dec 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2490cc
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R213 VOD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2023
  • 203,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)

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R213 VOD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 10:31
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Van (R213 VOD) between August 2022 and December 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 December 2023 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.

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R213 VOD Mileage History

  1. 05/08/2022200,174 mi
  2. 12/08/2022200,176 mi+2 mi
  3. 15/11/2023203,761 mi+3,585 mi
  4. 18/12/2023203,840 mi+79 mi

Average of roughly 2,678 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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