1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R31 WDA
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 87,124 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 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
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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.
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.
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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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