1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P481 EJW
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 137,574 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,574 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
P481 EJW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 137,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P481 EJW Mileage History
- 07/04/200657,352 mi
- 27/10/200660,438 mi+3,086 mi
- 30/10/200660,478 mi+40 mi
- 06/11/200766,450 mi+5,972 mi
- 10/02/200972,859 mi+6,409 mi
- 09/02/201079,098 mi+6,239 mi
- 02/02/201185,314 mi+6,216 mi
- 24/12/201190,741 mi+5,427 mi
- 21/01/201395,528 mi+4,787 mi
- 20/02/2014101,181 mi+5,653 mi
- 11/03/2015108,222 mi+7,041 mi
- 04/03/2016114,902 mi+6,680 mi
- 06/03/2017121,326 mi+6,424 mi
- 06/04/2018127,217 mi+5,891 mi
- 14/03/2019127,292 mi+75 mi
- 09/06/2020127,663 mi+371 mi
- 17/06/2021129,153 mi+1,490 mi
- 16/06/2022129,969 mi+816 mi
- 01/06/2023130,799 mi+830 mi
- 12/06/2024131,494 mi+695 mi
- 09/06/2025132,996 mi+1,502 mi
- 08/06/2026137,066 mi+4,070 mi
- 29/06/2026137,574 mi+508 mi
Average of roughly 3,966 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
P481 EJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P481 EJW) between April 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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