1999 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · V488 KVY
1999 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 133,908 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,908 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
V488 KVY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2006
- 133,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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V488 KVY Mileage History
- 07/10/2005121,095 mi
- 12/10/2005121,101 mi+6 mi
- 20/09/2006133,696 mi+12,595 mi
- 22/09/2006133,908 mi+212 mi
Average of roughly 13,370 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
V488 KVY 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 (V488 KVY) between October 2005 and September 2006.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Rear Lower Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)”.
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