1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N587 HLP
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 297,081 km. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 297,081 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N587 HLP Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 297,081 km recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (73 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N587 HLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (N587 HLP) between July 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (73 issues), Lighting (58 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 137 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: “Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
N587 HLP Odometer History
- 12/07/2006176,447 km
- 12/07/2006176,461 mi
- 10/07/2007180,244 mi+3,783 mi
- 19/07/2007180,521 km
- 22/07/2008185,390 km+4,869 km
- 23/07/2008185,390 km
- 08/07/2009188,347 km+2,957 km
- 19/07/2010190,780 km+2,433 km
- 19/07/2010190,780 mi
- 21/07/2011194,345 km
- 17/07/2012196,690 mi
- 31/07/2013198,074 km
- 31/07/2013198,074 km
- 03/09/2014201,247 km+3,173 km
- 03/09/2014201,247 km
- 04/05/2017201,280 km+33 km
- 18/05/2017201,286 km+6 km
- 04/06/2018210,449 km+9,163 km
- 06/06/2019217,538 km+7,089 km
- 14/06/2019217,598 km+60 km
- 10/06/2020228,076 km+10,478 km
- 19/06/2020228,423 mi
- 11/08/2021238,518 km
- 26/08/2021238,881 mi
- 28/09/2022248,472 km
- 30/09/2022248,474 mi
- 18/10/2023257,781 km
- 15/11/2023258,676 km+895 km
- 26/11/2024268,275 km+9,599 km
- 20/12/2024268,875 km+600 km
- 29/09/2025279,749 km+10,874 km
- 13/10/2025280,435 km+686 km
- 12/10/2026297,018 km+16,583 km
- 15/10/2026297,081 km+63 km
Average of roughly 5,954 km per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
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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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