1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R512 BDC
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 73,427 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R512 BDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 73,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R512 BDC Mileage History
- 22/10/202169,881 mi
- 06/10/202270,383 mi+502 mi
- 15/11/202372,398 mi+2,015 mi
- 30/12/202473,036 mi+638 mi
- 24/12/202573,427 mi+391 mi
Average of roughly 850 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R512 BDC 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 (R512 BDC) between October 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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