1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R378 DTG
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 121,015 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R378 DTG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/02/2026
- 121,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R378 DTG Mileage History
- 17/07/2023115,043 mi
- 23/07/2024120,783 mi+5,740 mi
- 09/02/2026121,015 mi+232 mi
Average of roughly 2,325 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R378 DTG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R378 DTG) between July 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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