No, R288 RFT is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R288 RFT?

The MOT for R288 RFT is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 June 2015.

What is the recorded mileage of R288 RFT?

The recorded mileage for R288 RFT is 187,716 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R288 RFT ULEZ compliant?

No, R288 RFT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R288 RFT

R288 RFT

1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 187,716 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/06/2015
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 187,716 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/06/2015

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 187,716 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2496cc

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R288 RFT Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2014
187,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R288 RFT Mileage History

06/01/2006135,262 mi
03/01/2007137,267 mi+2,005 mi
03/01/2007137,267 mi
03/01/2008139,181 mi+1,914 mi
05/01/2009140,865 mi+1,684 mi
26/03/200914,110 mi-126,755 mi
27/03/200914,110 mi
29/03/2010147,620 mi+133,510 mi
07/04/2010147,650 mi+30 mi
05/04/2011153,057 mi+5,407 mi
07/04/2011153,112 mi+55 mi
08/04/2011153,113 mi+1 mi
07/04/2012164,205 mi+11,092 mi
25/04/2012164,252 mi+47 mi
27/04/2012164,257 mi+5 mi
25/04/2013176,211 mi+11,954 mi
25/04/2013176,211 mi
06/06/2014187,716 mi+11,505 mi

Average of roughly 6,235 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R288 RFT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 07:40

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R288 RFT) between January 2006 and June 2014.

The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 06 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (29 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.

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