1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P705 CAO
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 260,101 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 260,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P705 CAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 260,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P705 CAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P705 CAO) between March 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Direction indicator not working front and back (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Direction indicator not working front and back (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
P705 CAO Mileage History
- 14/03/2024241,414 mi
- 03/04/2025249,842 mi+8,428 mi
- 07/04/2025249,845 mi+3 mi
- 13/10/2025260,100 mi+10,255 mi
- 15/10/2025260,101 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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