1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R761 GOJ
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 225,246 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R761 GOJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2022
- 225,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R761 GOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R761 GOJ) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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