1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P851 FCH
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/01/1997. Recorded mileage 85,200 miles. MOT valid until 05/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,200 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
P851 FCH Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 85,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 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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P851 FCH Mileage History
- 04/05/200644,868 mi
- 24/04/200748,327 mi+3,459 mi
- 25/04/200851,131 mi+2,804 mi
- 22/04/200953,180 mi+2,049 mi
- 10/05/201054,759 mi+1,579 mi
- 26/04/201156,275 mi+1,516 mi
- 17/05/201257,681 mi+1,406 mi
- 17/05/201358,901 mi+1,220 mi
- 11/07/201459,007 mi+106 mi
- 06/03/201559,126 mi+119 mi
- 06/03/201559,126 mi
- 25/02/201660,481 mi+1,355 mi
- 28/03/201764,303 mi+3,822 mi
- 13/03/201866,120 mi+1,817 mi
- 13/03/201866,120 mi
- 20/03/201967,491 mi+1,371 mi
- 29/05/202068,886 mi+1,395 mi
- 12/05/202170,145 mi+1,259 mi
- 07/06/202273,284 mi+3,139 mi
- 09/05/202375,338 mi+2,054 mi
- 10/05/202375,339 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/202482,674 mi+7,335 mi
- 22/05/202583,728 mi+1,054 mi
- 23/05/202583,728 mi
- 22/05/202685,200 mi+1,472 mi
Average of roughly 2,012 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P851 FCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P851 FCH) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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