1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R597 HEW
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 97,772 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R597 HEW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2022
- 97,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R597 HEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R597 HEW) between September 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R597 HEW Mileage History
- 23/09/200642,923 mi
- 15/10/200747,167 mi+4,244 mi
- 17/10/200850,211 mi+3,044 mi
- 18/09/200952,866 mi+2,655 mi
- 19/10/201056,771 mi+3,905 mi
- 26/10/201056,771 mi
- 28/12/201159,083 mi+2,312 mi
- 14/02/201367,862 mi+8,779 mi
- 10/02/201482,782 mi+14,920 mi
- 13/04/201588,000 mi+5,218 mi
- 21/04/201588,008 mi+8 mi
- 13/04/201690,559 mi+2,551 mi
- 26/04/201690,697 mi+138 mi
- 06/06/201792,824 mi+2,127 mi
- 05/06/201895,303 mi+2,479 mi
- 07/06/201895,307 mi+4 mi
- 16/12/202097,682 mi+2,375 mi
- 16/12/202097,682 mi
- 02/02/202297,772 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 3,570 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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