1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N271 BOJ
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 May 1996. Recorded mileage 142,116 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N271 BOJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2025
- 142,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N271 BOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (N271 BOJ) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under side of vehicle (7.”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))”.
N271 BOJ Mileage History
- 30/07/2022143,675 mi
- 30/07/2022143,675 mi
- 08/11/2024142,087 mi-1,588 mi
- 29/10/2025142,116 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly -480 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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