1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R251 FEG
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 76,190 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R251 FEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 76,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R251 FEG Mileage History
- 09/06/202372,507 mi
- 09/05/202473,097 mi+590 mi
- 09/05/202473,097 mi
- 09/05/202575,922 mi+2,825 mi
- 18/06/202576,190 mi+268 mi
Average of roughly 1,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R251 FEG 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 (R251 FEG) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 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 (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (7.”.
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