1999 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · V496 DJT
1999 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 62,155 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V496 DJT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 62,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V496 DJT 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 (V496 DJT) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
V496 DJT Mileage History
- 09/08/202350,924 mi
- 11/08/202350,928 mi+4 mi
- 28/08/202457,936 mi+7,008 mi
- 31/07/202561,271 mi+3,335 mi
- 08/05/202662,155 mi+884 mi
Average of roughly 4,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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