1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P437 EOL
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/10/1996. Recorded mileage 283,652 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 283,652 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
P437 EOL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
- 283,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P437 EOL Mileage History
- 01/05/2024283,647 mi
- 03/05/2024283,652 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 977 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P437 EOL 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 (P437 EOL) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (both) (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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