1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N879 FAR
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 221,836 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,836 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
N879 FAR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2006
- 221,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N879 FAR Mileage History
- 16/10/2006221,836 mi
- 20/10/2006221,836 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
N879 FAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (N879 FAR) between October 2006 and October 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2006 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)”; “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.