1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P228 BUX
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 88,572 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,572 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
P228 BUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 88,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 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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P228 BUX Mileage History
- 04/11/202288,015 mi
- 18/11/202288,015 mi
- 03/11/202388,426 mi+411 mi
- 09/06/202688,566 mi+140 mi
- 11/06/202688,572 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P228 BUX 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 (P228 BUX) between November 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 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: Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember / ”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above ”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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