Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R272 BOJ

R272 BOJ

1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/08/1997. Recorded mileage 137,790 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
137,790 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2496cc

R272 BOJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2026
  • 137,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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R272 BOJ Mileage History

  1. 16/07/2024117,658 mi
  2. 16/07/2024117,658 mi
  3. 08/09/2025128,891 mi+11,233 mi
  4. 12/09/2025128,891 mi
  5. 24/09/2026137,790 mi+8,899 mi

Average of roughly 9,192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R272 BOJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 11:59
MOT Analysis

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 (R272 BOJ) between July 2024 and September 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.

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