1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · N976 BOV
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/06/1996. Recorded mileage 167,722 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/06/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,722 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
N976 BOV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2023
- 167,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N976 BOV Mileage History
- 01/07/2022149,576 mi
- 05/07/2022149,590 mi+14 mi
- 21/07/2023167,722 mi+18,132 mi
Average of roughly 17,222 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N976 BOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (N976 BOV) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2023 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (a))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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