1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R580 YEG
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 170,694 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 May 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R580 YEG Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2010
- 170,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R580 YEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R580 YEG) between November 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2010 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: Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
R580 YEG Mileage History
- 02/11/2006109,102 mi
- 29/10/2007126,894 mi+17,792 mi
- 27/10/2008154,599 mi+27,705 mi
- 11/11/2009166,028 mi+11,429 mi
- 24/11/2009166,199 mi+171 mi
- 04/10/2010170,694 mi+4,495 mi
Average of roughly 15,710 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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