1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P901 DSS
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/12/1996. Recorded mileage 79,897 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,897 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
P901 DSS Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2024
- 79,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P901 DSS Mileage History
- 22/03/200627,799 mi
- 17/03/200729,707 mi+1,908 mi
- 13/03/200833,252 mi+3,545 mi
- 12/03/200936,891 mi+3,639 mi
- 11/03/201039,501 mi+2,610 mi
- 07/04/201140,921 mi+1,420 mi
- 16/04/201254,718 mi+13,797 mi
- 21/04/201254,790 mi+72 mi
- 15/04/201362,577 mi+7,787 mi
- 25/04/201362,694 mi+117 mi
- 22/04/201470,464 mi+7,770 mi
- 28/04/201470,475 mi+11 mi
- 27/04/201579,129 mi+8,654 mi
- 28/08/202479,897 mi+768 mi
Average of roughly 2,826 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
P901 DSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P901 DSS) between March 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)”.
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