1996 Ford 2.5L Diesel · N525 BRR
1996 Ford (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 97,540 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2498cc
N525 BRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 97,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N525 BRR Mileage History
- 20/07/202391,980 mi
- 19/07/202494,497 mi+2,517 mi
- 22/07/202494,499 mi+2 mi
- 17/07/202596,578 mi+2,079 mi
- 13/07/202697,540 mi+962 mi
Average of roughly 1,865 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N525 BRR 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 Unknown (N525 BRR) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 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: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
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