1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N871 DKY
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 214,284 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N871 DKY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2010
- 214,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N871 DKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (N871 DKY) between February 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.
N871 DKY Mileage History
- 28/02/2006180,328 mi
- 20/04/2007209,129 mi+28,801 mi
- 05/05/2007209,344 mi+215 mi
- 28/05/2008211,330 mi+1,986 mi
- 29/05/2008211,333 mi+3 mi
- 02/06/2009212,948 mi+1,615 mi
- 08/06/2009212,970 mi+22 mi
- 26/05/2010214,284 mi+1,314 mi
Average of roughly 8,011 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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