1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P297 ATT
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 101,408 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P297 ATT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 101,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P297 ATT 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 (P297 ATT) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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: Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
P297 ATT Mileage History
- 18/07/202499,863 mi
- 22/07/202499,863 mi
- 21/07/2025100,372 mi+509 mi
- 26/09/2025100,396 mi+24 mi
- 09/09/2026101,408 mi+1,012 mi
Average of roughly 721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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