1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P291 ARG
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 237,344 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P291 ARG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 237,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P291 ARG Mileage History
- 03/10/2023230,279 mi
- 26/10/2023230,349 mi+70 mi
- 26/03/2025234,357 mi+4,008 mi
- 03/04/2025234,384 mi+27 mi
- 08/04/2026237,344 mi+2,960 mi
Average of roughly 2,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P291 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 (P291 ARG) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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