1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P142 ARG
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 156,008 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,008 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
P142 ARG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 156,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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P142 ARG Mileage History
- 30/08/2023154,718 mi
- 01/09/2023154,720 mi+2 mi
- 27/08/2024155,153 mi+433 mi
- 28/08/2025155,999 mi+846 mi
- 28/08/2025156,008 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P142 ARG 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 Transit (P142 ARG) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Brakes (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”.
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