1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R56 HAV
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/11/1997. Recorded mileage 213,181 miles. MOT valid until 13/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,181 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
R56 HAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 213,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R56 HAV Mileage History
- 06/02/2023208,258 mi
- 22/01/2024209,610 mi+1,352 mi
- 04/02/2025211,023 mi+1,413 mi
- 28/01/2026213,112 mi+2,089 mi
- 14/02/2026213,181 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 1,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R56 HAV 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 (R56 HAV) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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