1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P170 CTO
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 61,351 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,351 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
P170 CTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 61,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P170 CTO Mileage History
- 24/11/202359,699 mi
- 24/11/202359,699 mi
- 23/04/202560,700 mi+1,001 mi
- 23/04/202661,349 mi+649 mi
- 24/04/202661,351 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P170 CTO 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 (P170 CTO) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Marked with chalk (6.1.2 (a))”; “Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rearmost bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to right not left (4.1.2 (c))”.
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