1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P662 ERC
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 May 1997. Recorded mileage 82,503 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P662 ERC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 82,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P662 ERC Mileage History
- 24/05/200641,736 mi
- 04/05/200742,926 mi+1,190 mi
- 07/06/200847,132 mi+4,206 mi
- 21/05/200947,925 mi+793 mi
- 07/06/201051,338 mi+3,413 mi
- 11/06/201051,386 mi+48 mi
- 18/05/201153,677 mi+2,291 mi
- 16/05/201254,561 mi+884 mi
- 22/06/201356,612 mi+2,051 mi
- 22/06/201356,612 mi
- 18/07/201458,307 mi+1,695 mi
- 08/06/201558,493 mi+186 mi
- 23/05/201664,190 mi+5,697 mi
- 24/05/201664,190 mi
- 10/06/201765,317 mi+1,127 mi
- 15/05/201866,667 mi+1,350 mi
- 25/05/201967,780 mi+1,113 mi
- 28/05/202070,049 mi+2,269 mi
- 02/07/202173,086 mi+3,037 mi
- 02/07/202173,086 mi
- 26/07/202275,569 mi+2,483 mi
- 27/07/202378,207 mi+2,638 mi
- 01/08/202479,599 mi+1,392 mi
- 28/07/202581,613 mi+2,014 mi
- 17/07/202682,495 mi+882 mi
- 24/07/202682,503 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,021 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
P662 ERC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P662 ERC) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
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