1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P164 EPY
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/09/1996. Recorded mileage 85,544 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,544 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
P164 EPY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 85,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P164 EPY Mileage History
- 15/09/200573,385 mi
- 10/10/200674,793 mi+1,408 mi
- 18/10/200674,797 mi+4 mi
- 11/10/200877,238 mi+2,441 mi
- 25/10/200877,248 mi+10 mi
- 02/10/201378,539 mi+1,291 mi
- 09/10/201378,560 mi+21 mi
- 08/05/201579,798 mi+1,238 mi
- 11/05/201579,799 mi+1 mi
- 19/07/201880,172 mi+373 mi
- 03/08/201880,182 mi+10 mi
- 24/02/202381,638 mi+1,456 mi
- 25/02/202484,696 mi+3,058 mi
- 07/03/202585,544 mi+848 mi
Average of roughly 624 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
P164 EPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P164 EPY) between September 2005 and March 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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