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1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P537 VUG

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/09/2020
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
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 Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P537 VUG Mileage History

  1. 13/04/2006134,502 mi
  2. 14/04/2006134,502 mi
  3. 13/04/2007145,537 mi+11,035 mi
  4. 08/04/2008155,585 mi+10,048 mi
  5. 15/04/2008155,706 mi+121 mi
  6. 23/04/2009160,635 mi+4,929 mi
  7. 01/10/2012160,670 mi+35 mi
  8. 20/09/2013166,243 mi+5,573 mi
  9. 15/09/2014174,478 mi+8,235 mi
  10. 14/09/2015182,307 mi+7,829 mi
  11. 15/09/2016186,694 mi+4,387 mi
  12. 15/09/2017190,977 mi+4,283 mi
  13. 21/09/2018198,993 mi+8,016 mi
  14. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 12:31
MOT Analysis

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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