1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P769 PWP
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 178,776 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,776 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
P769 PWP Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2014
- 178,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (18 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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P769 PWP Mileage History
- 27/02/2006154,261 mi
- 28/02/2006154,263 mi+2 mi
- 16/02/2007156,452 mi+2,189 mi
- 05/12/2007156,511 mi+59 mi
- 06/12/2007156,511 mi
- 28/07/2008156,983 mi+472 mi
- 28/07/2009162,455 mi+5,472 mi
- 28/07/2009162,455 mi
- 14/07/2010164,410 mi+1,955 mi
- 19/07/2011167,105 mi+2,695 mi
- 22/07/2011167,145 mi+40 mi
- 24/07/2012171,469 mi+4,324 mi
- 30/07/2012171,469 mi
- 23/07/2013174,550 mi+3,081 mi
- 26/07/2013174,602 mi+52 mi
- 29/07/2014178,776 mi+4,174 mi
Average of roughly 2,913 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
P769 PWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P769 PWP) between February 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.