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N5 RWL

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,234 mi
Last recorded101,234 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 RWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 101,234 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 101,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 100,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,168 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 98,495 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 96,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 94,892 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 93,184 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 90,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,833 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,859 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 80,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emergency glass breaking hammer missing

Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,465 miles

emergency glass breaking hammer missing

Pass 6 May 2011 77,158 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 77,151 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 74,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 71,361 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 68,911 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Pass 12 May 2007 63,265 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,522 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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N5 RWL is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 110,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N5 RWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N5 RWL registered?

N5 RWL is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is N5 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 RWL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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