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D25 ERT

1999 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,867 mi
Last recorded91,867 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 ERT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 91,867 miles

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

Under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 May 2024 91,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 91,827 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,063 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 88,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion coated in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 88,198 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded in 2 areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion coated in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,085 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

areas under vehicle wax oiled making them difficult to test

bonnet cable snapped, must open with grips

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

oil leak from engine

rubber carpet worn below drivers feet

Fail 19 Jan 2021 85,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member in couple of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill forward of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member in couple of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in a couple of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

areas under vehicle heavily wax oiled

bonnet cable as snapped, must open with grips

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

oil leak from engine

rubber carpet worn below drivers feet

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,481 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))

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

Rear tyres low on the inner edges of tread

all brake pipes and fuel lines are under sealed and difficult to inspect

icecream van conversion fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 75,853 miles

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

brake pipes greased and difficult to inspect

icescream conversion fitted to rear of vehicle

under side of vehicle is undersealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 21 May 2018 75,850 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes greased and difficult to inspect

icescream conversion fitted to rear of vehicle

under side of vehicle is undersealed and difficult to inspect

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,751 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside step (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner arch - shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

loose cable by front sub frame (offside front)

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill excessively corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 72,749 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner side panel - swing shackle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis - shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear floor - shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside step (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner arch - shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

loose cable by front sub frame (offside front)

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill excessively corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2016 71,934 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 71,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,645 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,642 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 70,789 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,789 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,926 miles

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

battery insecure

steering shaft slight play (engine compartment)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 66,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

steering shaft slight play (engine compartment)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,351 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,716 miles

o/s rear tyre slight cut in side wall/tread

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,645 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,361 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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D25 ERT is a 1999 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 D25 ERT, 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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D25 ERT is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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