1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P591 CAD
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1997. Recorded mileage 193,645 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,645 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P591 CAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2025
- 193,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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P591 CAD Mileage History
- 14/03/2022182,944 mi
- 14/03/2022182,944 mi
- 28/04/2023187,658 mi+4,714 mi
- 06/03/2025193,639 mi+5,981 mi
- 17/03/2025193,645 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P591 CAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P591 CAD) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Battery tray, inner arch,”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear leaf mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front leaf mounting area (5.3.6 (a)”.
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