1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · J80 RAG
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 145,053 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,053 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
J80 RAG Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 145,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 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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J80 RAG Mileage History
- 04/07/200698,709 mi
- 05/07/200698,711 mi+2 mi
- 11/07/2007102,332 mi+3,621 mi
- 18/07/2007102,332 mi
- 25/02/2008103,161 mi+829 mi
- 25/02/2008103,161 mi
- 25/02/2009106,808 mi+3,647 mi
- 08/04/2010106,950 mi+142 mi
- 16/04/2010106,972 mi+22 mi
- 09/08/2013107,257 mi+285 mi
- 09/08/2013107,257 mi
- 18/06/2015107,325 mi+68 mi
- 31/05/2016109,306 mi+1,981 mi
- 05/06/2017116,275 mi+6,969 mi
- 06/06/2017116,302 mi+27 mi
- 04/06/2018121,657 mi+5,355 mi
- 05/06/2018121,657 mi
- 10/06/2019126,357 mi+4,700 mi
- 04/06/2020130,039 mi+3,682 mi
- 16/06/2021134,257 mi+4,218 mi
- 07/06/2022138,578 mi+4,321 mi
- 11/06/2022138,642 mi+64 mi
- 07/06/2023142,512 mi+3,870 mi
- 16/06/2023142,650 mi+138 mi
- 09/07/2024144,657 mi+2,007 mi
- 09/07/2025145,053 mi+396 mi
Average of roughly 2,437 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
J80 RAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (J80 RAG) between July 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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: “Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel rears (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively b oth (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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