1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P36 LYD
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/04/1997. Recorded mileage 131,697 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,697 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
P36 LYD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2023
- 131,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 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.
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P36 LYD Mileage History
- 11/04/2022131,573 mi
- 19/04/2022131,580 mi+7 mi
- 28/04/2023131,690 mi+110 mi
- 10/05/2023131,697 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 115 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P36 LYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P36 LYD) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2023 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: Bodywork (13 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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