1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N530 CYB
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 75,150 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N530 CYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 75,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N530 CYB 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 (N530 CYB) between January 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 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), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
N530 CYB Mileage History
- 13/01/202273,586 mi
- 21/04/202374,636 mi+1,050 mi
- 06/08/202474,892 mi+256 mi
- 06/08/202474,909 mi+17 mi
- 13/08/202675,150 mi+241 mi
Average of roughly 342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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