1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P24 FWL
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 117,151 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P24 FWL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2010
- 117,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P24 FWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P24 FWL) between May 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2010 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: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
P24 FWL Mileage History
- 10/05/200699,975 mi
- 27/06/2007107,086 mi+7,111 mi
- 02/07/2007107,150 mi+64 mi
- 30/09/2008109,934 mi+2,784 mi
- 02/10/2008109,973 mi+39 mi
- 28/08/2009112,577 mi+2,604 mi
- 01/09/2009112,636 mi+59 mi
- 08/09/2010117,151 mi+4,515 mi
Average of roughly 3,965 miles per year across 8 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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