1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N445 BON
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 78,701 miles. MOT valid until 03/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,701 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
N445 BON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 78,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N445 BON Mileage History
- 12/04/202375,278 mi
- 16/04/202477,795 mi+2,517 mi
- 01/05/202578,267 mi+472 mi
- 30/04/202678,702 mi+435 mi
- 05/05/202678,701 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 1,117 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N445 BON 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 (N445 BON) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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