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1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P314 JWA

P314 JWA

1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 173,358 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/04/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
173,358 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2496cc

P314 JWA Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
  • 173,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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P314 JWA Mileage History

  1. 21/10/2006124,472 mi
  2. 10/10/2007129,184 mi+4,712 mi
  3. 08/10/2008131,675 mi+2,491 mi
  4. 07/10/2009134,839 mi+3,164 mi
  5. 12/10/2010138,156 mi+3,317 mi
  6. 05/10/2011141,742 mi+3,586 mi
  7. 11/10/2012144,439 mi+2,697 mi
  8. 14/10/2013147,760 mi+3,321 mi
  9. 25/09/2014150,352 mi+2,592 mi
  10. 01/10/2015153,386 mi+3,034 mi
  11. 28/09/2016156,824 mi+3,438 mi
  12. 16/10/2017159,886 mi+3,062 mi
  13. 09/01/2019161,855 mi+1,969 mi
  14. 13/01/2020163,796 mi+1,941 mi
  15. 24/01/2020163,817 mi+21 mi
  16. 26/01/2021164,880 mi+1,063 mi
  17. 07/05/2021165,006 mi+126 mi
  18. 12/07/2022167,194 mi+2,188 mi
  19. 24/06/2023170,468 mi+3,274 mi
  20. 07/04/2025170,936 mi+468 mi
  21. 28/03/2026173,358 mi+2,422 mi

Average of roughly 2,516 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

P314 JWA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 11:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P314 JWA) between October 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 March 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: Suspension (29 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.

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