1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R906 CGX
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 123,193 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R906 CGX Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2007
- 123,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R906 CGX Mileage History
- 04/11/2005106,524 mi
- 12/11/2005106,524 mi
- 17/11/2006115,449 mi+8,925 mi
- 25/11/2006115,449 mi
- 27/11/2007123,174 mi+7,725 mi
- 29/11/2007123,193 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 8,064 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R906 CGX 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 (R906 CGX) between November 2005 and November 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R906 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R906CGX.
BMW
3 SERIES
FIAT
PUNTO ELX 16V BERTONE
SUZUKI
BALENO
YAMAHA
FZS600
BMW
3 SERIES
BMW
3 SERIES
VOLVO
V40
TOYOTA
HI ACE
FIAT
DUCATO
MERCEDES
SLK
PEUGEOT
BOXER
TOYOTA
HILUX
FORD TRANSIT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1997 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.