1999 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · V178 EJA
1999 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 49,904 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V178 EJA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 49,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V178 EJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Transit (V178 EJA) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”.
V178 EJA Mileage History
- 09/03/200613,651 mi
- 16/03/200718,279 mi+4,628 mi
- 11/03/200819,944 mi+1,665 mi
- 09/03/200919,899 mi-45 mi
- 08/03/201020,809 mi+910 mi
- 28/02/201122,285 mi+1,476 mi
- 03/05/201223,072 mi+787 mi
- 02/05/201324,792 mi+1,720 mi
- 08/04/201426,629 mi+1,837 mi
- 09/04/201529,335 mi+2,706 mi
- 16/05/201633,010 mi+3,675 mi
- 08/05/201735,311 mi+2,301 mi
- 01/05/201838,127 mi+2,816 mi
- 16/05/201940,187 mi+2,060 mi
- 25/08/202142,385 mi+2,198 mi
- 24/08/202243,988 mi+1,603 mi
- 26/08/202243,993 mi+5 mi
- 04/07/202344,668 mi+675 mi
- 05/07/202446,397 mi+1,729 mi
- 15/07/202549,802 mi+3,405 mi
- 29/07/202549,802 mi
- 20/07/202649,904 mi+102 mi
- 23/07/202649,904 mi
Average of roughly 1,780 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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