1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N455 BKE
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 89,618 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N455 BKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 89,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N455 BKE Mileage History
- 30/11/202386,407 mi
- 28/11/202488,611 mi+2,204 mi
- 18/12/202488,619 mi+8 mi
- 09/12/202589,611 mi+992 mi
- 19/12/202589,618 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N455 BKE 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 (N455 BKE) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 ”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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