1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P724 OBU
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 208,128 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,128 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
P724 OBU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2016
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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P724 OBU Mileage History
- 31/10/2007155,329 mi
- 02/11/2007155,331 mi+2 mi
- 01/06/2009167,128 mi+11,797 mi
- 02/06/2009167,136 mi+8 mi
- 05/06/2010180,697 mi+13,561 mi
- 23/11/2011194,498 mi+13,801 mi
- 24/11/2012202,935 mi+8,437 mi
- 03/09/2013208,183 mi+5,248 mi
- 30/10/2013208,128 mi-55 mi
- 07/11/2013208,128 mi
Average of roughly 8,770 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P724 OBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P724 OBU) between October 2007 and April 2016.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B”.
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