1997 Ford Iveco 5.9L Diesel · P353 BPK
1997 Ford Iveco (5.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 267,889 km. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD IVECO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 267,889 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 5.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P353 BPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 267,889 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P353 BPK Odometer History
- 04/09/2023263,491 km
- 04/09/2023263,491 km
- 18/09/2024265,257 km+1,766 km
- 24/09/2024265,262 km+5 km
- 16/09/2025267,889 km+2,627 km
Average of roughly 2,162 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P353 BPK 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 Iveco (P353 BPK) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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 (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting int”.
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