1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P805 KNB
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 98,373 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2009
- Road Tax
- Taxed
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P805 KNB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2008
- 98,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P805 KNB Mileage History
- 21/09/200582,916 mi
- 27/09/200690,548 mi+7,632 mi
- 04/11/200690,664 mi+116 mi
- 06/11/200690,664 mi
- 16/11/200794,453 mi+3,789 mi
- 20/11/200794,453 mi
- 21/11/200898,373 mi+3,920 mi
Average of roughly 4,877 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P805 KNB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P805 KNB) between September 2005 and November 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2008 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 (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
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