1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P363 BPM
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 53,450 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P363 BPM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 53,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P363 BPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P363 BPM) between March 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
P363 BPM Mileage History
- 17/03/202653,447 mi
- 07/04/202653,450 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 52 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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