1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P506 DUK
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 150,912 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P506 DUK Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 150,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P506 DUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P506 DUK) between March 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
P506 DUK Mileage History
- 10/03/2009104,052 mi
- 05/05/2010105,835 mi+1,783 mi
- 10/10/2013107,012 mi+1,177 mi
- 30/01/2015115,480 mi+8,468 mi
- 03/02/2015115,508 mi+28 mi
- 16/11/2016128,509 mi+13,001 mi
- 15/12/2017138,179 mi+9,670 mi
- 31/10/2024149,561 mi+11,382 mi
- 18/11/2025150,908 mi+1,347 mi
- 20/11/2025150,912 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,806 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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