1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N204 APY
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 126,177 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2496cc
N204 APY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 126,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N204 APY Mileage History
- 02/07/2022115,526 mi
- 22/11/2023119,266 mi+3,740 mi
- 23/11/2023119,266 mi
- 05/06/2025122,689 mi+3,423 mi
- 23/05/2026126,177 mi+3,488 mi
Average of roughly 2,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N204 APY 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 (N204 APY) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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