1997 Ford Friende Diesel · P845 AYG
1997 Ford Friende (diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 196,219 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FRIENDE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P845 AYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 196,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P845 AYG 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 Friende (P845 AYG) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 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 (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3 missing nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3 missing nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
P845 AYG Mileage History
- 31/10/2023176,678 mi
- 08/11/2023176,688 mi+10 mi
- 29/10/2024186,666 mi+9,978 mi
- 02/10/2025194,865 mi+8,199 mi
- 02/10/2026196,219 mi+1,354 mi
Average of roughly 6,688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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