FORD TRANSIT1996 · 2.5L DIESEL

The 1996 Ford Transit has a limited and outdated MOT history, with the most recent recorded entries from 2007. At 30 years old, the vehicle has 179,618 miles, averaging 5,987 miles per year—a low figure that suggests either light use or extended periods of inactivity. This mileage pattern may indicate reduced wear on components like the drivetrain and suspension, but it also raises concerns about potential issues from prolonged storage, such as corrosion or degraded rubber parts. The 2006 MOT records reveal multiple safety-critical and non-urgent defects. These included a poorly supported exhaust system, minor exhaust leaks, oil-misted shock absorbers, worn brake discs, and severe tyre degradation. Both front and rear tyres showed cracking, perishing, and balding, while wheel bearings had slight play. These issues point to a vehicle that may have been subjected to hard use or neglect, with recurring problems in the exhaust, suspension, and braking systems. The 2007 MOT entries show mixed outcomes. A failed test noted a non-functional nearside headlamp, while a separate passed test included similar defects from 2006, such as exhaust leaks and shock absorber oil misting. This suggests that some issues persisted despite prior repairs, or that fixes were incomplete.