1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P173 DOA
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 144,182 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P173 DOA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2011
- 144,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P173 DOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P173 DOA) between July 2005 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2011 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 (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
P173 DOA Mileage History
- 06/07/2005124,660 mi
- 07/07/2006135,499 mi+10,839 mi
- 20/07/2006135,941 mi+442 mi
- 30/07/2007142,025 mi+6,084 mi
- 02/09/2008143,116 mi+1,091 mi
- 09/09/2009143,358 mi+242 mi
- 01/10/2009143,377 mi+19 mi
- 03/10/2009143,391 mi+14 mi
- 07/07/2011144,178 mi+787 mi
- 12/07/2011144,182 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,246 miles per year across 10 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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