
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc
R599 TJUMOT history
R599 TJU is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 215,631 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 215,631 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,858 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R599 TJU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R599 TJU was last recorded at 215,631 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 210,611 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,020 miles
- Average per year
- 7,858 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 215,631 miles
- 2024 – 210,611 miles
- 2023 – 205,405 miles
- 2022 – 202,018 miles
- 2021 – 197,567 miles
- 2020 – 193,429 miles
- 2019 – 179,742 miles
- 2018 – 173,636 miles
- 2017 – 166,277 miles
- 2016 – 153,444 miles
- 2015 – 137,057 miles
- 2014 – 127,957 miles
- 2013 – 112,129 miles
- 2012 – 96,788 miles
- 2011 – 84,587 miles
- 2010 – 77,048 miles
- 2009 – 76,028 miles
- 2008 – 75,059 miles
- 2007 – 73,450 miles
- 2006 – 66,035 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bulkhead area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,631 miles (+5,020)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 215,631 miles
- Test number
- 352143933614
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bulkhead area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
Pass210,611 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 210,611 miles
- Test number
- 845659783847
- MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'FRONT TO REAR' (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail210,569 miles (+5,164)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,569 miles
- Test number
- 440733935688
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'FRONT TO REAR' (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass205,405 miles (+3,387)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 205,405 miles
- Test number
- 126219089439
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass202,018 miles (+52)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 202,018 miles
- Test number
- 759601292715
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail201,966 miles (+4,399)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,966 miles
- Test number
- 271293737795
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass197,567 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 197,567 miles
- Test number
- 833203928705
- MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail197,550 miles (+4,121)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,550 miles
- Test number
- 319242890846
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass193,429 miles (+40)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 193,429 miles
- Test number
- 207864471359
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail193,389 miles (+13,647)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,389 miles
- Test number
- 778305833718
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail by gear box mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod not end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth n/s and o/s headlights foggy
- AdvisoryProp shaft centre supports worn
Pass179,742 miles (+6,106)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 179,742 miles
- Test number
- 580122982832
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass173,636 miles (+7,359)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 173,636 miles
- Test number
- 240674422799
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass166,277 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 166,277 miles
- Test number
- 329004762647
- AdvisoryBattery light on.
- AdvisoryCoolant light on.
- AdvisoryDiff leaking oil.
- AdvisoryEngine leaking oil.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished.
Fail166,273 miles (+12,829)8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,273 miles
- Test number
- 299462336147
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with chalk (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailurePassenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side door (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryBattery light on.
- AdvisoryCoolant light on.
- AdvisoryDiff leaking oil.
- AdvisoryEngine leaking oil.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished.
Pass153,444 miles (+16,387)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 153,444 miles
- Test number
- 357516874581
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryDiff and engine oil leaks
Pass137,057 miles4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 137,057 miles
- Test number
- 717562615198
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDiff leaking
- NoteSlightly corrosion to nearside/offside front and nearside rear wheel arches
Fail137,057 miles (+9,100)3 failures4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,057 miles
- Test number
- 507532715186
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDiff leaking
- NoteSlightly corrosion to nearside/offside front and nearside rear wheel arches
Pass127,957 miles (+15,828)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 127,957 miles
- Test number
- 617712544104
- NoteNear side front /of side front tyres inner tyre wear
Pass112,129 miles (+15,341)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 112,129 miles
- Test number
- 925472023101
- NoteOil leak
Pass96,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 96,788 miles
- Test number
- 499609722112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,788 miles (+12,201)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,788 miles
- Test number
- 579809422132
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass84,587 miles (+7,539)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 84,587 miles
- Test number
- 855913941182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,048 miles (+1,020)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 77,048 miles
- Test number
- 301618060142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,028 miles (+969)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 76,028 miles
- Test number
- 902851689264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,059 miles (+1,609)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 75,059 miles
- Test number
- 612231698202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,450 miles (+7,415)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 73,450 miles
- Test number
- 241896777210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 66,035 miles
- Test number
- 741908196265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R599 TJU
- Does R599 TJU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R599 TJU is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R599 TJU?
- The MOT on R599 TJU is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R599 TJU done?
- R599 TJU was recorded at 215,631 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,858 miles a year.
- Has R599 TJU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R599 TJU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on R599 TJU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on R599 TJU find?
- R599 TJU passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box; exhaust system corrosion, and 4 more.
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