1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P124 DNL
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 129,171 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P124 DNL Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2011
- 129,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P124 DNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P124 DNL) between September 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”.
P124 DNL Mileage History
- 18/09/2006114,776 mi
- 19/09/2006114,776 mi
- 18/09/2007117,962 mi+3,186 mi
- 28/10/2008121,616 mi+3,654 mi
- 14/01/2010125,893 mi+4,277 mi
- 20/01/2011129,171 mi+3,278 mi
Average of roughly 3,318 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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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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