1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P730 BOD
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 42,659 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P730 BOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2024
- 42,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P730 BOD 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 (P730 BOD) between December 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))”.
P730 BOD Mileage History
- 15/12/202141,898 mi
- 03/01/202341,902 mi+4 mi
- 06/07/202341,933 mi+31 mi
- 07/07/202341,934 mi+1 mi
- 11/07/202442,659 mi+725 mi
Average of roughly 296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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