1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P954 JKM
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 127,027 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P954 JKM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 127,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P954 JKM 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 (P954 JKM) between September 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 22 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
P954 JKM Mileage History
- 09/09/200552,450 mi
- 24/08/200655,219 mi+2,769 mi
- 04/01/200756,216 mi+997 mi
- 04/01/200756,218 mi+2 mi
- 23/10/200759,693 mi+3,475 mi
- 24/10/200759,695 mi+2 mi
- 30/10/200860,734 mi+1,039 mi
- 04/11/200860,747 mi+13 mi
- 03/04/200961,128 mi+381 mi
- 06/04/200961,128 mi
- 20/03/201064,948 mi+3,820 mi
- 11/04/201169,658 mi+4,710 mi
- 17/03/201273,089 mi+3,431 mi
- 20/03/201273,100 mi+11 mi
- 12/03/201376,744 mi+3,644 mi
- 20/03/201480,884 mi+4,140 mi
- 05/12/201482,917 mi+2,033 mi
- 15/02/201689,982 mi+7,065 mi
- 26/02/201690,006 mi+24 mi
- 09/03/201796,714 mi+6,708 mi
- 09/10/2018108,464 mi+11,750 mi
- 09/10/2018108,468 mi+4 mi
- 12/11/2019113,423 mi+4,955 mi
- 06/07/2020117,216 mi+3,793 mi
- 27/09/2021119,628 mi+2,412 mi
- 23/09/2022122,312 mi+2,684 mi
- 29/08/2023124,480 mi+2,168 mi
- 05/12/2024125,145 mi+665 mi
- 02/12/2025127,027 mi+1,882 mi
Average of roughly 3,686 miles per year across 29 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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