1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P81 RMA
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 78,366 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,366 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
P81 RMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 78,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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P81 RMA Mileage History
- 05/10/202272,641 mi
- 11/10/202375,523 mi+2,882 mi
- 20/10/202375,525 mi+2 mi
- 31/10/202476,303 mi+778 mi
- 27/10/202578,366 mi+2,063 mi
Average of roughly 1,870 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P81 RMA 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 (P81 RMA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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