1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P154 KJH
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/06/1997. Recorded mileage 85,343 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,343 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
P154 KJH Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 85,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P154 KJH Mileage History
- 01/06/2006173,365 mi
- 26/09/200868,027 mi-105,338 mi
- 29/04/201070,319 mi+2,292 mi
- 18/02/201171,191 mi+872 mi
- 17/02/201272,830 mi+1,639 mi
- 27/02/201272,830 mi
- 08/04/201374,104 mi+1,274 mi
- 08/04/201474,576 mi+472 mi
- 29/04/201575,562 mi+986 mi
- 11/05/201677,175 mi+1,613 mi
- 26/05/201778,471 mi+1,296 mi
- 25/05/201880,311 mi+1,840 mi
- 17/07/201981,787 mi+1,476 mi
- 08/04/202182,375 mi+588 mi
- 06/05/202282,914 mi+539 mi
- 10/05/202383,193 mi+279 mi
- 23/05/202484,371 mi+1,178 mi
- 21/05/202585,001 mi+630 mi
- 29/05/202685,343 mi+342 mi
Average of roughly -4,403 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P154 KJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P154 KJH) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 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: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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