1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P537 VUG
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 218,797 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,797 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
P537 VUG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2019
- 218,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P537 VUG Mileage History
- 13/04/2006134,502 mi
- 14/04/2006134,502 mi
- 13/04/2007145,537 mi+11,035 mi
- 08/04/2008155,585 mi+10,048 mi
- 15/04/2008155,706 mi+121 mi
- 23/04/2009160,635 mi+4,929 mi
- 01/10/2012160,670 mi+35 mi
- 20/09/2013166,243 mi+5,573 mi
- 15/09/2014174,478 mi+8,235 mi
- 14/09/2015182,307 mi+7,829 mi
- 15/09/2016186,694 mi+4,387 mi
- 15/09/2017190,977 mi+4,283 mi
- 21/09/2018198,993 mi+8,016 mi
- 01/10/2019218,797 mi+19,804 mi
Average of roughly 6,259 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
P537 VUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P537 VUG) between April 2006 and October 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2019 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 (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original stre”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original str”.
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