1999 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · V973 DPY
1999 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 51,758 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V973 DPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2026
- 51,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V973 DPY 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 (V973 DPY) between March 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Service brake lagging in operation when applied slightly. slow on release (1.2.1 (d))”.
V973 DPY Mileage History
- 11/03/202451,197 mi
- 18/03/202451,203 mi+6 mi
- 19/06/202551,587 mi+384 mi
- 26/10/202651,758 mi+171 mi
- 26/10/202651,758 mi
Average of roughly 214 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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