1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R702 BOJ
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 138,716 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,716 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
R702 BOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 138,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R702 BOJ Mileage History
- 21/11/2022135,218 mi
- 29/11/2022135,226 mi+8 mi
- 30/05/2024136,648 mi+1,422 mi
- 22/12/2025138,613 mi+1,965 mi
- 02/02/2026138,716 mi+103 mi
Average of roughly 1,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R702 BOJ 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 (R702 BOJ) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185r16c (5.2.3 (d) (i)”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail”.
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