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T685 TUP

1999 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,285 mi
Last recorded80,285 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 TUP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 80,285 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 80,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 76,836 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 74,921 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 72,843 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 64,168 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 59,398 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,122 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 50,186 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 42,675 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 35,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,418 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 24,458 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,458 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 14,488 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,443 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 13,443 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,273 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,009 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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T685 TUP is a 1999 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T685 TUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T685 TUP registered?

T685 TUP is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 August 1999.

Is T685 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T685 TUP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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