1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P826 GLS
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/05/1997. Recorded mileage 65,860 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,860 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
P826 GLS Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 65,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 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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P826 GLS Mileage History
- 24/05/200624,218 mi
- 09/06/200624,223 mi+5 mi
- 08/06/200726,674 mi+2,451 mi
- 19/06/200726,679 mi+5 mi
- 05/06/200829,545 mi+2,866 mi
- 01/09/200829,656 mi+111 mi
- 07/09/200931,768 mi+2,112 mi
- 15/09/200931,768 mi
- 27/09/201037,528 mi+5,760 mi
- 01/10/201037,549 mi+21 mi
- 09/11/201140,668 mi+3,119 mi
- 10/11/201140,682 mi+14 mi
- 06/12/201243,266 mi+2,584 mi
- 17/07/201546,551 mi+3,285 mi
- 08/07/201650,023 mi+3,472 mi
- 19/07/201650,023 mi
- 22/07/201755,530 mi+5,507 mi
- 01/08/201859,784 mi+4,254 mi
- 09/08/201859,786 mi+2 mi
- 27/09/201961,651 mi+1,865 mi
- 02/10/201961,651 mi
- 05/11/202062,951 mi+1,300 mi
- 30/10/202163,593 mi+642 mi
- 29/10/202264,522 mi+929 mi
- 05/08/202564,978 mi+456 mi
- 29/08/202565,020 mi+42 mi
- 10/09/202565,023 mi+3 mi
- 03/09/202665,660 mi+637 mi
- 10/09/202665,860 mi+200 mi
Average of roughly 2,052 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
P826 GLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P826 GLS) between May 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Bodywork (18 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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