1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N435 BON
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 May 1996. Recorded mileage 79,853 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N435 BON Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 79,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (75 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N435 BON MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (N435 BON) between May 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (75 issues), Lighting (56 issues), Brakes (39 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Bodywork (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 154 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
N435 BON Mileage History
- 02/05/200640,677 mi
- 26/04/200743,468 mi+2,791 mi
- 30/04/200743,476 mi+8 mi
- 16/07/200744,157 mi+681 mi
- 01/08/200847,563 mi+3,406 mi
- 30/07/200950,204 mi+2,641 mi
- 27/07/201055,506 mi+5,302 mi
- 28/07/201055,506 mi
- 13/07/20110 mi-55,506 mi
- 14/07/201159,221 mi+59,221 mi
- 17/07/201261,063 mi+1,842 mi
- 18/07/201261,063 mi
- 18/07/201363,018 mi+1,955 mi
- 22/07/201363,018 mi
- 17/07/201464,727 mi+1,709 mi
- 31/07/201566,019 mi+1,292 mi
- 28/07/201666,795 mi+776 mi
- 12/07/201767,490 mi+695 mi
- 12/07/201767,490 mi
- 28/06/201867,930 mi+440 mi
- 06/07/201867,941 mi+11 mi
- 05/08/201970,284 mi+2,343 mi
- 16/08/201970,320 mi+36 mi
- 17/08/202071,290 mi+970 mi
- 01/09/202071,487 mi+197 mi
- 01/09/202173,045 mi+1,558 mi
- 14/09/202173,107 mi+62 mi
- 05/09/202276,106 mi+2,999 mi
- 30/09/202276,749 mi+643 mi
- 26/09/202378,368 mi+1,619 mi
- 24/09/202479,184 mi+816 mi
- 23/10/202479,208 mi+24 mi
- 14/10/202579,853 mi+645 mi
Average of roughly 2,014 miles per year across 33 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: 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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