1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R553 AMA
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 62,912 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2496cc
R553 AMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 62,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R553 AMA Mileage History
- 06/07/202257,370 mi
- 12/07/202359,183 mi+1,813 mi
- 10/07/202460,259 mi+1,076 mi
- 16/07/202561,791 mi+1,532 mi
- 16/07/202662,912 mi+1,121 mi
Average of roughly 1,376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R553 AMA 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 (R553 AMA) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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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