1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P855 DPY
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 167,569 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P855 DPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 167,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P855 DPY 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 (P855 DPY) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))”.
P855 DPY Mileage History
- 30/09/2022160,847 mi
- 30/09/2022160,847 mi
- 16/09/2023164,603 mi+3,756 mi
- 29/09/2023164,603 mi
- 01/10/2024167,569 mi+2,966 mi
Average of roughly 3,353 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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