1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P870 PBH
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 87,077 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/01/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,077 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
P870 PBH Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2011
- 87,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 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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P870 PBH Mileage History
- 10/06/2006180,548 mi
- 14/06/2006181,031 mi+483 mi
- 18/06/200787,475 mi-93,556 mi
- 19/07/200887,026 mi-449 mi
- 04/12/200987,089 mi+63 mi
- 04/01/201187,072 mi-17 mi
- 11/01/201187,077 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -20,368 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P870 PBH 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 (P870 PBH) between June 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2011 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 (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mount”; “Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.”.
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