1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P256 DFP
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 67,802 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P256 DFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 67,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P256 DFP Mileage History
- 08/12/202367,671 mi
- 04/12/202467,747 mi+76 mi
- 17/12/202467,764 mi+17 mi
- 29/12/202567,791 mi+27 mi
- 12/01/202667,802 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 62 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P256 DFP 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 (P256 DFP) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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