1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P535 GKM
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 123,155 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P535 GKM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 123,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P535 GKM Mileage History
- 23/01/200656,281 mi
- 22/01/200765,367 mi+9,086 mi
- 23/01/200765,367 mi
- 30/01/200872,391 mi+7,024 mi
- 13/01/200977,597 mi+5,206 mi
- 15/01/200977,597 mi
- 13/01/201082,196 mi+4,599 mi
- 01/04/201184,767 mi+2,571 mi
- 22/03/201287,301 mi+2,534 mi
- 28/03/201287,301 mi
- 14/03/201390,890 mi+3,589 mi
- 15/03/201390,890 mi
- 04/03/201494,117 mi+3,227 mi
- 12/03/201494,145 mi+28 mi
- 03/03/201597,917 mi+3,772 mi
- 31/03/201699,496 mi+1,579 mi
- 29/03/201799,959 mi+463 mi
- 27/03/2018103,211 mi+3,252 mi
- 17/04/2018103,248 mi+37 mi
- 18/03/2019106,375 mi+3,127 mi
- 25/03/2019106,410 mi+35 mi
- 22/06/2020110,379 mi+3,969 mi
- 22/04/2021110,644 mi+265 mi
- 31/03/2022115,600 mi+4,956 mi
- 14/04/2023118,323 mi+2,723 mi
- 17/04/2023118,323 mi
- 19/04/2024118,390 mi+67 mi
- 30/09/2025118,439 mi+49 mi
- 06/10/2026123,155 mi+4,716 mi
Average of roughly 3,230 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
P535 GKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P535 GKM) between January 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (29 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Bodywork (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 93 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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