1997 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · P778 CWL
1997 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28/02/1997. Recorded mileage 64,503 miles. MOT valid until 02/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
P778 CWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 64,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P778 CWL Mileage History
- 29/08/202460,144 mi
- 01/09/202562,588 mi+2,444 mi
- 02/09/202562,588 mi
- 28/08/202664,469 mi+1,881 mi
- 04/09/202664,503 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 2,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P778 CWL 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 (P778 CWL) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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