1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P551 HCH
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 115,832 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P551 HCH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 115,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P551 HCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P551 HCH) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake stuck on (1.1.15 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
P551 HCH Mileage History
- 06/04/200637,737 mi
- 13/04/200740,821 mi+3,084 mi
- 07/04/200947,767 mi+6,946 mi
- 08/04/200947,767 mi
- 22/04/201049,214 mi+1,447 mi
- 31/03/201150,998 mi+1,784 mi
- 06/04/201151,054 mi+56 mi
- 30/04/201254,075 mi+3,021 mi
- 12/04/201358,539 mi+4,464 mi
- 08/05/201465,826 mi+7,287 mi
- 19/05/201573,266 mi+7,440 mi
- 07/07/201685,203 mi+11,937 mi
- 07/07/201685,205 mi+2 mi
- 16/08/201797,205 mi+12,000 mi
- 17/08/201797,207 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/2018106,859 mi+9,652 mi
- 01/02/2021107,517 mi+658 mi
- 01/02/2021107,517 mi
- 27/01/2022109,350 mi+1,833 mi
- 24/01/2023110,879 mi+1,529 mi
- 24/01/2023110,879 mi
- 15/02/2024113,320 mi+2,441 mi
- 01/05/2025114,836 mi+1,516 mi
- 23/04/2026115,832 mi+996 mi
Average of roughly 3,896 miles per year across 24 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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