1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P79 BCN
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/03/1997. Recorded mileage 72,748 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,748 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
P79 BCN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 72,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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P79 BCN Mileage History
- 02/10/200664,853 mi
- 10/10/200769,874 mi+5,021 mi
- 17/08/201069,892 mi+18 mi
- 25/08/201170,171 mi+279 mi
- 13/02/201370,253 mi+82 mi
- 05/04/201970,385 mi+132 mi
- 17/03/202272,474 mi+2,089 mi
- 29/06/202372,612 mi+138 mi
- 11/07/202372,622 mi+10 mi
- 01/08/202472,714 mi+92 mi
- 30/10/202572,748 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 414 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
P79 BCN 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 (P79 BCN) between October 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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