1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P288 EPY
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/10/1996. Recorded mileage 280,649 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,649 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
P288 EPY Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 280,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P288 EPY Mileage History
- 06/09/2005152,486 mi
- 26/09/2006162,612 mi+10,126 mi
- 24/09/2007170,785 mi+8,173 mi
- 17/09/2008179,747 mi+8,962 mi
- 21/09/2009188,671 mi+8,924 mi
- 27/09/2010197,094 mi+8,423 mi
- 04/10/2011205,412 mi+8,318 mi
- 29/09/2012213,181 mi+7,769 mi
- 08/10/2012213,350 mi+169 mi
- 13/09/2013220,028 mi+6,678 mi
- 23/09/2013220,342 mi+314 mi
- 22/09/2014227,870 mi+7,528 mi
- 21/09/2015234,032 mi+6,162 mi
- 02/10/2015235,015 mi+983 mi
- 15/09/2016241,040 mi+6,025 mi
- 29/09/2016241,480 mi+440 mi
- 21/09/2017247,040 mi+5,560 mi
- 28/09/2017247,062 mi+22 mi
- 27/09/2018254,553 mi+7,491 mi
- 30/09/2019260,842 mi+6,289 mi
- 11/10/2019260,844 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/2021261,319 mi+475 mi
- 10/03/2021261,319 mi
- 08/03/2022265,322 mi+4,003 mi
- 23/03/2022265,355 mi+33 mi
- 14/02/2023273,570 mi+8,215 mi
- 28/03/2023273,631 mi+61 mi
- 01/04/2023273,635 mi+4 mi
- 06/03/2024280,627 mi+6,992 mi
- 26/04/2024280,649 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 6,877 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
P288 EPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P288 EPY) between September 2005 and April 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Bodywork (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Steering (17 issues), Brakes (4 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: “Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering all plates ”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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