1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N917 HNK
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 82,722 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N917 HNK Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2012
- 82,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N917 HNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (N917 HNK) between July 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
N917 HNK Mileage History
- 05/07/200667,470 mi
- 30/07/200770,308 mi+2,838 mi
- 07/08/200770,317 mi+9 mi
- 12/08/200876,896 mi+6,579 mi
- 05/08/200979,181 mi+2,285 mi
- 05/08/200979,181 mi
- 16/08/201080,110 mi+929 mi
- 18/08/201080,141 mi+31 mi
- 11/08/201181,800 mi+1,659 mi
- 12/08/201181,801 mi+1 mi
- 13/04/201282,722 mi+921 mi
Average of roughly 2,642 miles per year across 11 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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