FORD TRANSIT1998 · 2.5L DIESEL

The 1998 Ford Transit has a single recorded MOT failure from 2006, just two days before a subsequent pass at the same mileage. The failure included multiple critical issues: a fractured nearside rear leaf spring, excessive play in the track rod end, corroded suspension mounts, and worn shock absorber bushes. Electrical faults like a non-working stop lamp and horn were also noted. These defects indicate significant suspension and safety-related problems at the time. The vehicle’s MOT history shows no further recorded failures after 2006, but this is over 15 years ago. The lack of recent data means there is no evidence of ongoing trends in wear or repair. The 2006 failure suggests the vehicle was in poor condition at that point, but without later records, it is impossible to determine if the issues were resolved or if new problems emerged. The recorded mileage of 165,135 miles is low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging 5,898 miles per year. This could reflect light use or prolonged periods of inactivity, which may contribute to corrosion, component degradation, or fluid stagnation. However, the low mileage alone does not confirm whether the vehicle was regularly maintained or stored.