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T649 TVL

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

219,549 mi
Last recorded219,549 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT649 TVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 219,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 215,682 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 213,921 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 211,886 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 209,752 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 205,940 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 205,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 202,621 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 198,944 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 195,236 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 195,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 192,091 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 187,837 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 187,814 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 178,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 178,280 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 170,408 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 159,963 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 152,134 miles

near side rear chaissis corroding

off side front chaissis corroding

off side rear chaissis corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2010 144,554 miles

seat belts fraying

wear on brake discs

chips in screen

corrosion on underside and body work

nearside front indicater lens cracked

oil leaks on engine and diff

Fail 13 Dec 2010 144,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chips in screen

corrosion on underside and body work

nearside front indicater lens cracked

oil leaks on engine and diff

seat belts fraying

wear on brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2009 133,923 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 133,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

body and underside starting to corrode

minor damage to nearside front seatbelt

nearside rear tyre wearing low

screw in offside rear tyre and wearing on outter edge

slight movement in drivers seat

small chips in windscreen

travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Oct 2008 102,398 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

imbalance on rear brakes

wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2008 111,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Jan 2007 101,897 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 92,543 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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T649 TVL is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T649 TVL, 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 T649 TVL registered?

T649 TVL is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T649 TVL safe to buy?

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