1999 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · V597 DTY
1999 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 42,218 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V597 DTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 42,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V597 DTY 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 (V597 DTY) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
V597 DTY Mileage History
- 29/06/202437,438 mi
- 09/07/202540,124 mi+2,686 mi
- 21/07/202540,139 mi+15 mi
- 03/07/202642,160 mi+2,021 mi
- 16/07/202642,218 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 2,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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