1999 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · V186 ETC
1999 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 117,651 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V186 ETC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 117,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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V186 ETC Mileage History
- 12/07/2023116,849 mi
- 25/07/2023116,880 mi+31 mi
- 18/06/2024117,203 mi+323 mi
- 20/06/2024117,235 mi+32 mi
- 01/09/2026117,651 mi+416 mi
Average of roughly 255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V186 ETC 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 (V186 ETC) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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