1999 FORD TRANSIT2.5L DIESEL

The most recent MOT for this 1999 Ford Transit was conducted on 2008-06-24, when the vehicle had 140,494 miles. It passed, but minor corrosion was noted on the nearside and offside inner bodies. This suggests the vehicle has not been inspected or maintained in the 18 years since, as the current date is 2026. The lack of recent MOT records raises concerns about unaddressed issues, particularly given the vehicle’s age and low mileage. Recurring corrosion issues dominate the MOT history, including body, chassis, and nearside rear door damage. In 2008, a serious corrosion defect was recorded, affecting the chassis’s strength within 30cm of body mountings. This poses a structural risk, as corrosion can compromise safety over time. Anti-roll bar rubber bushes also repeatedly failed, with deterioration noted in 2006, 2007, and 2008. These components are critical for stability, and their repeated failure indicates potential neglect or design vulnerability. The trend in defects appears mixed.