1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R532 AAR
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 63,004 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R532 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 63,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R532 AAR 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 (R532 AAR) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 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.
R532 AAR Mileage History
- 12/07/202359,837 mi
- 07/08/202460,547 mi+710 mi
- 04/08/202562,012 mi+1,465 mi
- 26/06/202663,004 mi+992 mi
- 26/06/202663,004 mi
Average of roughly 1,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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