The road tax status for R278 FFR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R278 FFR?

The MOT for R278 FFR is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R278 FFR?

The recorded mileage for R278 FFR is 147,247 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R278 FFR ULEZ compliant?

No, R278 FFR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R278 FFR

R278 FFR

1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 147,247 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/05/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 147,247 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 11/05/2026

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Mileage: 147,247 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2496cc

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R278 FFR Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
147,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

! Older vehicle

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R278 FFR Mileage History

25/03/200699,794 mi
07/01/2008105,277 mi+5,483 mi
11/01/2008105,285 mi+8 mi
12/01/2009109,051 mi+3,766 mi
19/01/2010112,493 mi+3,442 mi
27/01/2010112,496 mi+3 mi
18/01/2011115,163 mi+2,667 mi
21/01/2011115,166 mi+3 mi
20/01/2012117,679 mi+2,513 mi
27/01/2012117,681 mi+2 mi
29/01/2013120,871 mi+3,190 mi
17/01/2014124,521 mi+3,650 mi
24/05/2014125,517 mi+996 mi
19/05/2015128,313 mi+2,796 mi
20/05/2015128,313 mi
18/05/2016131,350 mi+3,037 mi
19/05/2016131,352 mi+2 mi
22/05/2017134,724 mi+3,372 mi
29/06/2018136,505 mi+1,781 mi
08/06/2019137,713 mi+1,208 mi
05/06/2020139,943 mi+2,230 mi
09/06/2021141,839 mi+1,896 mi
16/06/2022144,549 mi+2,710 mi
16/06/2023146,031 mi+1,482 mi
06/06/2024147,241 mi+1,210 mi
13/05/2025147,247 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 2,480 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

R278 FFR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 06:43

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R278 FFR) between March 2006 and May 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 53 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.

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