1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N172 GKH
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 213,715 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N172 GKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 213,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N172 GKH 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 1996 Ford Transit (N172 GKH) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N172 GKH Mileage History
- 04/10/2022208,470 mi
- 30/10/2023210,176 mi+1,706 mi
- 01/11/2023210,176 mi
- 22/10/2024211,839 mi+1,663 mi
- 21/10/2025213,715 mi+1,876 mi
Average of roughly 1,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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