1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P761 HOJ
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 149,823 miles. MOT valid until 02/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,823 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
P761 HOJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 149,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P761 HOJ Mileage History
- 27/04/200660,043 mi
- 25/04/200770,407 mi+10,364 mi
- 11/04/200880,540 mi+10,133 mi
- 23/04/200880,938 mi+398 mi
- 15/05/200990,520 mi+9,582 mi
- 13/05/201097,874 mi+7,354 mi
- 10/05/2011105,708 mi+7,834 mi
- 16/05/2011105,857 mi+149 mi
- 12/05/2012113,678 mi+7,821 mi
- 11/05/2013120,893 mi+7,215 mi
- 15/04/2014126,596 mi+5,703 mi
- 23/04/2014126,596 mi
- 16/05/2015131,521 mi+4,925 mi
- 14/05/2016135,337 mi+3,816 mi
- 18/04/2017136,286 mi+949 mi
- 19/03/2019136,296 mi+10 mi
- 01/05/2020139,782 mi+3,486 mi
- 29/04/2021142,094 mi+2,312 mi
- 30/04/2021142,099 mi+5 mi
- 27/04/2022143,398 mi+1,299 mi
- 28/03/2024145,932 mi+2,534 mi
- 04/04/2025147,793 mi+1,861 mi
- 04/04/2026149,823 mi+2,030 mi
Average of roughly 4,503 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
P761 HOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P761 HOJ) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 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 (34 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Power steering component(s) leaking by rack pipes (2.3.3b)”.
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