1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P487 JYC
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/02/1997. Recorded mileage 102,134 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,134 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
P487 JYC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 102,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 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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P487 JYC Mileage History
- 05/01/200658,721 mi
- 19/09/200664,839 mi+6,118 mi
- 08/09/200768,323 mi+3,484 mi
- 27/09/200872,176 mi+3,853 mi
- 25/09/200977,100 mi+4,924 mi
- 29/09/200977,100 mi
- 15/07/201078,836 mi+1,736 mi
- 28/03/201186,365 mi+7,529 mi
- 23/03/201287,864 mi+1,499 mi
- 27/03/201287,877 mi+13 mi
- 12/03/201388,938 mi+1,061 mi
- 13/02/201489,921 mi+983 mi
- 26/02/201489,925 mi+4 mi
- 28/01/201591,550 mi+1,625 mi
- 11/04/201692,872 mi+1,322 mi
- 23/03/201793,425 mi+553 mi
- 20/03/201894,135 mi+710 mi
- 13/03/201994,645 mi+510 mi
- 01/07/202095,538 mi+893 mi
- 16/06/202195,904 mi+366 mi
- 09/06/202296,277 mi+373 mi
- 27/06/202396,595 mi+318 mi
- 14/03/202496,707 mi+112 mi
- 26/03/202599,312 mi+2,605 mi
- 27/03/2026102,134 mi+2,822 mi
Average of roughly 2,147 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P487 JYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P487 JYC) between January 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 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: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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