1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R270 BOJ
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 126,853 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R270 BOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2024
- 126,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R270 BOJ 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 (R270 BOJ) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2024 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: Bodywork (18 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
R270 BOJ Mileage History
- 07/07/2022123,727 mi
- 05/07/2023125,389 mi+1,662 mi
- 10/07/2023125,391 mi+2 mi
- 09/07/2024126,852 mi+1,461 mi
- 10/07/2024126,853 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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