1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R255 EWU
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 130,557 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2496cc
R255 EWU Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2011
- 130,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R255 EWU Mileage History
- 19/05/200687,230 mi
- 06/06/2007105,891 mi+18,661 mi
- 07/06/2007105,891 mi
- 11/11/2008120,071 mi+14,180 mi
- 29/01/2009121,126 mi+1,055 mi
- 31/01/200912,126 mi-109,000 mi
- 08/07/2011130,557 mi+118,431 mi
- 08/07/2011130,557 mi
Average of roughly 8,435 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R255 EWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R255 EWU) between May 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Outer Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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