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Beige · Diesel · 1997 · 2,496 cc

P657 DRCMOT history

P657 DRC is a beige diesel Ford Transit first used on 16 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

P657 DRC beige Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,858 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P657 DRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P657 DRC was last recorded at 87,858 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,806 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
1,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,858 miles
  • 2025 – 87,806 miles
  • 2024 – 86,675 miles
  • 2023 – 85,774 miles
  • 2021 – 85,556 miles
  • 2020 – 82,959 miles
  • 2019 – 80,807 miles
  • 2018 – 78,398 miles
  • 2017 – 75,911 miles
  • 2016 – 74,071 miles
  • 2015 – 71,933 miles
  • 2014 – 70,279 miles
  • 2013 – 65,047 miles
  • 2012 – 62,939 miles
  • 2011 – 62,500 miles
  • 2010 – 61,628 miles
  • 2009 – 61,193 miles
  • 2008 – 58,716 miles
  • 2007 – 55,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,858 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,858 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    912736106708
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass87,806 miles (+1,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,806 miles
    Test number
    562895240346
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass86,675 miles (+901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,675 miles
    Test number
    670382562216
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. Pass85,774 miles (+218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,774 miles
    Test number
    443221416542
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass85,556 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,556 miles
    Test number
    803181074974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,959 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    371530563573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs getting worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, dipstick tube loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail82,958 miles (+2,151)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,958 miles
    Test number
    137430196800
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs getting worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, dipstick tube loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass80,807 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    335885043614
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail80,807 miles (+2,409)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    240809500356
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass78,398 miles (+2,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    971090485809
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre have slight cracking
  11. Pass75,911 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,911 miles
    Test number
    663539682464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,071 miles (+2,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,071 miles
    Test number
    648016793693
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting perished
  13. Pass71,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    298595655192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,933 miles (+1,654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    518165055129
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  15. Fail70,279 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,279 miles
    Test number
    558169144199
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass70,279 miles (+5,232)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,279 miles
    Test number
    846119444175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,047 miles (+2,108)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,047 miles
    Test number
    909229843112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre has cracks on outer sidewalls
  18. Pass62,939 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,939 miles
    Test number
    295959732142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,500 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,500 miles
    Test number
    245314051199
    • NoteEvidence of injector leak off pipes wet
  20. Fail62,500 miles (+872)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,500 miles
    Test number
    678134551125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEvidence of injector leak off pipes wet
  21. Pass61,628 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,628 miles
    Test number
    784887140142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,193 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,193 miles
    Test number
    660637959157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,716 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,716 miles
    Test number
    581628558143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,537 miles
    Test number
    254236737421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P657 DRC

Does P657 DRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P657 DRC is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P657 DRC?
The MOT on P657 DRC is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P657 DRC done?
P657 DRC was recorded at 87,858 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 1,674 miles a year.
Has P657 DRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P657 DRC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on P657 DRC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P657 DRC find?
P657 DRC passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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