1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N261 HLN
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/05/1996. Recorded mileage 82,145 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,145 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
N261 HLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 82,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N261 HLN Mileage History
- 02/01/202479,431 mi
- 08/01/202580,378 mi+947 mi
- 30/01/202580,396 mi+18 mi
- 23/01/202682,083 mi+1,687 mi
- 30/01/202682,145 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 1,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N261 HLN 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 (N261 HLN) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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