1999 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · T198 ERA
1999 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 62,662 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T198 ERA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 62,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T198 ERA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Transit (T198 ERA) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
T198 ERA Mileage History
- 13/04/202360,985 mi
- 18/04/202360,987 mi+2 mi
- 19/03/202461,483 mi+496 mi
- 09/04/202562,045 mi+562 mi
- 13/04/202662,662 mi+617 mi
Average of roughly 559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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