1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R31 WDA
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 87,124 miles. MOT valid until 27/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,124 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
R31 WDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 87,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R31 WDA Mileage History
- 31/01/2023299,496 mi
- 02/02/2023299,496 mi
- 22/02/202484,288 mi-215,208 mi
- 15/02/202586,087 mi+1,799 mi
- 17/02/202687,124 mi+1,037 mi
Average of roughly -69,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R31 WDA 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 (R31 WDA) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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