1996 Ford 2.5L Diesel · P383 GHC
1996 Ford (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 212,447 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 212,447 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2490cc
P383 GHC Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/06/2026
- 212,447 km recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 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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P383 GHC Odometer History
- 06/11/200770,391 mi
- 08/11/200770,391 mi
- 04/11/200878,051 km
- 05/11/200984,872 mi
- 18/10/2010167,684 mi+82,812 mi
- 20/10/2010167,685 mi+1 mi
- 19/10/201196,394 km
- 05/11/2012105,140 mi
- 24/09/2013110,596 mi+5,456 mi
- 22/10/2014120,262 km
- 29/10/2014120,262 km
- 04/11/2015127,423 km+7,161 km
- 05/11/2015127,429 km+6 km
- 09/11/2016134,292 mi
- 15/11/2016134,339 km
- 16/11/2017140,080 mi
- 16/11/2017140,081 mi+1 mi
- 21/01/2019141,471 mi+1,390 mi
- 24/01/2019141,473 mi+2 mi
- 20/02/2020149,331 mi+7,858 mi
- 24/02/2021154,992 km
- 09/04/2021155,015 km+23 km
- 07/04/2022164,481 km+9,466 km
- 20/04/2022164,487 km+6 km
- 20/06/2023173,998 km+9,511 km
- 21/06/2023174,014 km+16 km
- 13/06/2024185,251 km+11,237 km
- 26/06/2024185,262 km+11 km
- 18/06/2025199,728 km+14,466 km
- 18/06/2025199,728 km
- 25/06/2026212,447 km+12,719 km
Average of roughly 7,624 km per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P383 GHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Unknown (P383 GHC) between November 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner 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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