1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R29 KFW
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 174,509 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,509 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
R29 KFW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/02/2010
- 174,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R29 KFW Mileage History
- 10/03/2006141,057 mi
- 13/02/2008155,753 mi+14,696 mi
- 12/02/2009165,712 mi+9,959 mi
- 08/02/2010174,509 mi+8,797 mi
Average of roughly 8,536 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R29 KFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R29 KFW) between March 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 February 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R29K Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R29KFW.
CUPRA
FORMENTOR V2 TSI
FIAT
MOTORHOME
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
BMW
120 M SPORT MHEV AUTO
CITROEN
C4
MG
HS TROPHY AUTO
PORSCHE
911
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
MAZDA
CX-5 EXCLUSIVE-LINE MHEV AUTO
HONDA
CIVIC
JAGUAR
E-PACE
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY