1999 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · T278 EBF
1999 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/04/1999. Recorded mileage 123,509 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2496cc
T278 EBF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2024
- 123,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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T278 EBF Mileage History
- 02/03/2022119,759 mi
- 31/03/2022119,826 mi+67 mi
- 10/03/2023121,435 mi+1,609 mi
- 13/03/2024123,509 mi+2,074 mi
Average of roughly 1,846 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
T278 EBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Transit (T278 EBF) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 3 mid cros”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all 4 inne”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cros”.
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