1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R548 AMA
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 112,551 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R548 AMA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 112,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R548 AMA 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 (R548 AMA) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
R548 AMA Mileage History
- 15/05/2024107,663 mi
- 24/04/2025109,590 mi+1,927 mi
- 27/04/2026112,551 mi+2,961 mi
Average of roughly 2,508 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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