No, P851 DWN is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P851 DWN?

The MOT for P851 DWN is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 October 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of P851 DWN?

The recorded mileage for P851 DWN is 134,138 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P851 DWN ULEZ compliant?

No, P851 DWN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P851 DWN

P851 DWN

1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 134,138 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 22/10/2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 134,138 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 22/10/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 134,138 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2496cc

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P851 DWN Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 03/10/2022
134,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
22 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

! Older vehicle

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P851 DWN Mileage History

14/10/2021127,980 mi
15/10/2021127,982 mi+2 mi
03/10/2022134,138 mi+6,156 mi

Average of roughly 6,354 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

P851 DWN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 10:20

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P851 DWN) between October 2021 and October 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength N/S & O/S”; “Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting flo”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working top cab marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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