1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R387 DTG
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 139,675 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R387 DTG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2007
- 139,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R387 DTG 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 (R387 DTG) between November 2005 and December 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R387 DTG Mileage History
- 29/11/2005106,758 mi
- 05/12/2006122,443 mi+15,685 mi
- 09/12/2006122,443 mi
- 08/12/2007139,675 mi+17,232 mi
- 17/12/2007139,675 mi
Average of roughly 16,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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