1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P439 GOV
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 124,087 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,087 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
P439 GOV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2010
- 124,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (20 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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P439 GOV Mileage History
- 07/11/2006111,586 mi
- 13/11/2006111,586 mi
- 12/11/2007117,051 mi+5,465 mi
- 20/11/2007117,051 mi
- 04/11/2008121,622 mi+4,571 mi
- 11/11/200889,425 mi-32,197 mi
- 18/11/2009123,609 mi+34,184 mi
- 01/12/2009123,620 mi+11 mi
- 11/11/2010124,087 mi+467 mi
Average of roughly 3,117 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P439 GOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P439 GOV) between November 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2010 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: Bodywork (20 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body m”; “Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mo”; “Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mou”.