1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R785 CGD
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 152,835 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R785 CGD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2026
- 152,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (52 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R785 CGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R785 CGD) between October 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (52 issues), Suspension (38 issues), Lighting (35 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
R785 CGD Mileage History
- 18/10/200580,735 mi
- 21/10/200580,782 mi+47 mi
- 23/11/200694,355 mi+13,573 mi
- 27/11/200694,363 mi+8 mi
- 02/10/200796,795 mi+2,432 mi
- 08/11/2008101,503 mi+4,708 mi
- 23/11/2009102,972 mi+1,469 mi
- 23/11/2009102,972 mi
- 30/09/2010118,392 mi+15,420 mi
- 08/10/2010118,392 mi
- 17/09/2011134,768 mi+16,376 mi
- 24/09/2011134,827 mi+59 mi
- 17/01/2013144,470 mi+9,643 mi
- 19/01/2013144,482 mi+12 mi
- 23/01/2014146,239 mi+1,757 mi
- 25/01/2014146,242 mi+3 mi
- 18/04/2015146,917 mi+675 mi
- 20/04/2015146,918 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/2016147,552 mi+634 mi
- 24/06/2016147,561 mi+9 mi
- 03/07/2017148,460 mi+899 mi
- 10/07/2017148,460 mi
- 10/08/2018148,966 mi+506 mi
- 21/08/2018148,976 mi+10 mi
- 16/09/2023149,522 mi+546 mi
- 23/10/2025150,520 mi+998 mi
- 29/10/2026152,828 mi+2,308 mi
- 30/10/2026152,835 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,428 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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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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