1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N708 AAU
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 61,140 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N708 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 61,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N708 AAU 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 (N708 AAU) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 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: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
N708 AAU Mileage History
- 23/01/202460,030 mi
- 20/01/202560,322 mi+292 mi
- 23/01/202560,322 mi
- 31/03/202661,140 mi+818 mi
- 02/04/202661,140 mi
Average of roughly 507 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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