1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P718 HJW
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 128,273 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P718 HJW Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2023
- 128,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P718 HJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P718 HJW) between January 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (30 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area marked ho”.
P718 HJW Mileage History
- 26/01/200693,108 mi
- 31/01/200693,192 mi+84 mi
- 01/02/200796,468 mi+3,276 mi
- 07/02/200796,486 mi+18 mi
- 24/01/200810,010 mi-86,476 mi
- 30/01/2009103,251 mi+93,241 mi
- 14/03/2009103,278 mi+27 mi
- 12/03/2010106,379 mi+3,101 mi
- 17/03/2010106,379 mi
- 22/03/2011108,488 mi+2,109 mi
- 05/04/2012110,690 mi+2,202 mi
- 10/04/2012110,710 mi+20 mi
- 28/05/2013112,883 mi+2,173 mi
- 28/05/2013112,883 mi
- 06/06/2014114,812 mi+1,929 mi
- 07/06/2014114,843 mi+31 mi
- 05/06/2015116,486 mi+1,643 mi
- 24/05/2016118,678 mi+2,192 mi
- 24/05/2016118,678 mi
- 26/06/2017120,333 mi+1,655 mi
- 05/07/2018121,115 mi+782 mi
- 19/07/2018121,264 mi+149 mi
- 26/07/2019122,489 mi+1,225 mi
- 11/05/2021124,132 mi+1,643 mi
- 21/05/2022126,164 mi+2,032 mi
- 28/05/2022126,172 mi+8 mi
- 17/05/2023128,273 mi+2,101 mi
- 17/05/2023128,273 mi
Average of roughly 2,032 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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