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RON 656Y

1999 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

68,827 mi
Last recorded68,827 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 656Y
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,827 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 68,802 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 66,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 66,425 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member in front of radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 66,405 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member in front of radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (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))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,006 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 62,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in two places both marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 61,184 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 58,155 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily perrished/cuts in the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,968 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 57,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 57,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,688 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front inner upper wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 57,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front inner upper wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,178 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 57,178 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,396 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,374 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,076 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion on underside.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has lots of corrosion including some holes not within 30cm

Fail 18 Jul 2013 53,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has lots of corrosion including some holes not within 30cm

Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,400 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

vehicle has corrosion holes not within 30cm of prescribed area

vehicle has had lots of welding and covered in thick black underseal

Fail 1 Aug 2012 52,400 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,182 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,016 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

squeak coing from osr brake

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,887 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 42,880 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,890 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,685 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 34,492 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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RON 656Y is a 1999 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 RON 656Y, 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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RON 656Y is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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