1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P590 FNF
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 228,999 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P590 FNF Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2023
- 228,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 18 historical MOT failures
- 26 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (74 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P590 FNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P590 FNF) between May 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 18 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (74 issues), Lighting (68 issues), Suspension (58 issues), Bodywork (41 issues), Windscreen (22 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 177 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear on cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
P590 FNF Mileage History
- 17/05/2006150,956 mi
- 06/07/2006151,032 mi+76 mi
- 02/08/2007160,950 mi+9,918 mi
- 06/08/2007160,955 mi+5 mi
- 31/07/2008171,512 mi+10,557 mi
- 11/08/2008171,598 mi+86 mi
- 01/08/2009187,279 mi+15,681 mi
- 12/08/2009187,394 mi+115 mi
- 12/08/2010198,209 mi+10,815 mi
- 19/08/2010198,220 mi+11 mi
- 20/07/2011202,134 mi+3,914 mi
- 26/07/2011202,140 mi+6 mi
- 20/07/2012204,527 mi+2,387 mi
- 14/08/2012204,707 mi+180 mi
- 28/08/2012204,719 mi+12 mi
- 07/08/2013206,997 mi+2,278 mi
- 19/08/2013207,021 mi+24 mi
- 22/08/2014208,105 mi+1,084 mi
- 01/09/2014208,106 mi+1 mi
- 06/08/2015211,218 mi+3,112 mi
- 24/08/2015211,218 mi
- 08/08/2016215,231 mi+4,013 mi
- 18/08/2016215,284 mi+53 mi
- 01/08/2017219,063 mi+3,779 mi
- 16/08/2017219,165 mi+102 mi
- 13/08/2018221,520 mi+2,355 mi
- 21/08/2018221,523 mi+3 mi
- 12/08/2019224,104 mi+2,581 mi
- 26/08/2020225,671 mi+1,567 mi
- 01/09/2020225,672 mi+1 mi
- 13/08/2021226,866 mi+1,194 mi
- 03/09/2021226,893 mi+27 mi
- 23/08/2022227,898 mi+1,005 mi
- 05/09/2022227,898 mi
- 08/09/2023228,999 mi+1,101 mi
Average of roughly 4,508 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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