No, P281 BEL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P281 BEL?

The MOT for P281 BEL is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 April 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of P281 BEL?

The recorded mileage for P281 BEL is 122,470 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P281 BEL ULEZ compliant?

No, P281 BEL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P281 BEL

P281 BEL

1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 122,470 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 05/04/2023
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 122,470 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/04/2023

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 122,470 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2496cc

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P281 BEL Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2022
122,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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P281 BEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 19:20

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P281 BEL) between April 2022 and April 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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.

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