1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R352 AJW
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/09/1997. Recorded mileage 220,393 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,393 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
R352 AJW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 220,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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.
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R352 AJW Mileage History
- 18/01/200747,950 mi
- 29/01/200747,978 mi+28 mi
- 28/01/200858,330 mi+10,352 mi
- 22/01/200966,893 mi+8,563 mi
- 28/01/201079,494 mi+12,601 mi
- 18/01/201192,033 mi+12,539 mi
- 18/01/2012106,727 mi+14,694 mi
- 17/01/2013119,652 mi+12,925 mi
- 15/01/2014131,154 mi+11,502 mi
- 21/01/2015144,600 mi+13,446 mi
- 19/01/2016158,081 mi+13,481 mi
- 18/01/2017169,614 mi+11,533 mi
- 10/01/2018181,884 mi+12,270 mi
- 22/01/2019194,098 mi+12,214 mi
- 17/01/2020208,354 mi+14,256 mi
- 24/01/2020208,359 mi+5 mi
- 08/01/2021219,020 mi+10,661 mi
- 11/01/2021219,032 mi+12 mi
- 25/04/2022219,665 mi+633 mi
- 30/08/2023220,188 mi+523 mi
- 30/08/2023220,188 mi
- 29/04/2025220,393 mi+205 mi
- 29/04/2025220,393 mi
Average of roughly 9,435 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
R352 AJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R352 AJW) between January 2007 and April 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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