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RUI 6696

1999 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

95,776 mi
Last recorded95,776 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 6696
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 95,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 93,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 93,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rearward spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 90,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,669 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch appears to have been repaired from the inside

Nearside Rear Door bottom heavily corroded

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

Fail 22 Jul 2020 88,669 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch appears to have been repaired on the inside. Solid metal found, (benefit of the doubt to the repairs)

Nearside Rear Door bottom heavily corroded

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 88,668 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill under sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 1/4 panel on outside under bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch appears to have been repaired on the inside. Solid metal found, (benefit of the doubt to the repairs)

Nearside Rear Door bottom heavily corroded

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 88,194 miles

Age related surface corrosion to underside panels and components

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside sill panel corroded outside mot perscribed areas

Fail 26 Mar 2019 88,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area @ strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Age related surface corrosion to underside panels and components

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside sill panel corroded outside mot perscribed areas

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,280 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 83,184 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock top mounting ( body section viewed behind rear wheel from inside arch) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front body crossmember under radiator corroded to holes just outside MOT prescribed areas

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch @ shock top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Re front brake application - offside front comes on slower than nearside and also comes off slower than nearside

front brake discs vented and have corrosion to fins

surface corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

surface corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

wiper-blades starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,302 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 71,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,534 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 68,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,291 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 68,291 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 67,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,410 miles

Both front discs corroding and slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Rear panel slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2011 66,410 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front discs corroding and slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Neaside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Rear panel slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,618 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,425 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 61,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,358 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,875 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,584 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,002 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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RUI 6696 is a 1999 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RUI 6696, 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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RUI 6696 is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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The MOT history for RUI 6696 shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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