1999 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · V973 DPY
1999 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/10/1999. Recorded mileage 51,587 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,587 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
V973 DPY Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 51,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 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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V973 DPY Mileage History
- 21/09/200517,911 mi
- 20/09/200621,485 mi+3,574 mi
- 17/09/200724,556 mi+3,071 mi
- 09/07/200829,143 mi+4,587 mi
- 04/08/200930,498 mi+1,355 mi
- 04/08/201031,549 mi+1,051 mi
- 25/10/201132,952 mi+1,403 mi
- 25/07/201234,240 mi+1,288 mi
- 24/07/201339,080 mi+4,840 mi
- 29/07/201339,080 mi
- 28/07/201442,680 mi+3,600 mi
- 06/07/201544,279 mi+1,599 mi
- 07/07/201544,279 mi
- 14/07/201647,010 mi+2,731 mi
- 01/08/201647,021 mi+11 mi
- 04/07/201747,650 mi+629 mi
- 03/08/201747,857 mi+207 mi
- 12/03/201847,959 mi+102 mi
- 19/02/201948,768 mi+809 mi
- 20/02/201948,769 mi+1 mi
- 25/02/202049,422 mi+653 mi
- 31/03/202149,446 mi+24 mi
- 09/04/202149,447 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/202249,912 mi+465 mi
- 21/03/202249,913 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/202350,732 mi+819 mi
- 11/03/202451,197 mi+465 mi
- 18/03/202451,203 mi+6 mi
- 19/06/202551,587 mi+384 mi
Average of roughly 1,706 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
V973 DPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Transit (V973 DPY) between September 2005 and June 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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 Service brake lagging in operation when applied slightly. slow on release (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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