1996 Ford Camper VAN 2.5L Diesel · N493 CAN
1996 Ford Camper VAN (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 178,748 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAMPER VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N493 CAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 178,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N493 CAN 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 Camper Van (N493 CAN) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
N493 CAN Mileage History
- 14/07/2023171,351 mi
- 30/04/2024173,695 mi+2,344 mi
- 31/07/2024174,421 mi+726 mi
- 02/08/2024174,435 mi+14 mi
- 04/08/2025178,748 mi+4,313 mi
Average of roughly 3,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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