1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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.
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R272 BOJ Mileage History
- 16/07/2024117,658 mi
- 16/07/2024117,658 mi
- 08/09/2025128,891 mi+11,233 mi
- 12/09/2025128,891 mi
- 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
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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