The road tax status for R486 FEG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R486 FEG?

The MOT for R486 FEG is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 February 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R486 FEG?

The recorded mileage for R486 FEG is 183,519 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R486 FEG ULEZ compliant?

No, R486 FEG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R486 FEG

R486 FEG

1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/11/1997. Recorded mileage 183,519 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 26/02/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 183,519 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 26/02/2026

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Mileage: 183,519 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2496cc

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R486 FEG Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
183,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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R486 FEG Mileage History

28/10/2005104,065 mi
25/10/2006114,641 mi+10,576 mi
06/11/2007125,711 mi+11,070 mi
14/11/2008136,590 mi+10,879 mi
20/11/2008136,591 mi+1 mi
04/03/2010150,124 mi+13,533 mi
15/03/2010150,125 mi+1 mi
28/04/2011160,952 mi+10,827 mi
25/04/2012180,778 mi+19,826 mi
26/04/2012180,778 mi
10/08/2013192,681 mi+11,903 mi
16/08/2013192,682 mi+1 mi
13/09/2014144,580 mi-48,102 mi
15/09/2014144,580 mi
16/10/2015151,020 mi+6,440 mi
24/10/2015151,030 mi+10 mi
24/05/2018154,564 mi+3,534 mi
01/05/2019169,728 mi+15,164 mi
29/05/2020175,507 mi+5,779 mi
12/06/2020175,519 mi+12 mi
15/06/2021181,081 mi+5,562 mi
29/06/2021181,107 mi+26 mi
22/06/2022186,051 mi+4,944 mi
27/01/2023183,272 mi-2,779 mi
19/02/2024183,355 mi+83 mi
27/02/2025183,519 mi+164 mi
27/02/2025183,519 mi

Average of roughly 4,109 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R486 FEG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 11:03

MOT Analysis

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R486 FEG) between October 2005 and February 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 27 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 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: “Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring”; “Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Plate on chassis”.

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