1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N237 ARR
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 69,846 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N237 ARR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 69,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N237 ARR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (N237 ARR) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
N237 ARR Mileage History
- 26/05/202362,694 mi
- 13/05/202464,982 mi+2,288 mi
- 30/05/202465,042 mi+60 mi
- 03/04/202566,642 mi+1,600 mi
- 23/03/202669,846 mi+3,204 mi
Average of roughly 2,531 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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