1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · SOF 2Y
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 151,329 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,329 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
SOF 2Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 151,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 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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SOF 2Y Mileage History
- 12/07/2024146,739 mi
- 17/07/2025150,376 mi+3,637 mi
- 28/07/2025150,387 mi+11 mi
- 03/07/2026151,329 mi+942 mi
- 03/07/2026151,329 mi
Average of roughly 2,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SOF 2Y 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 (SOF 2Y) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 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: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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