No, R29 YKU is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R29 YKU?

The MOT for R29 YKU is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 July 2019.

What is the recorded mileage of R29 YKU?

The recorded mileage for R29 YKU is 170,744 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R29 YKU ULEZ compliant?

No, R29 YKU 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 · R29 YKU

R29 YKU

1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 170,744 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2019. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 13 Jul 2019
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 170,744 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

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Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Year

1998

Engine

2496cc

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R29 YKU Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 15/07/2019
170,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (12 mentions)

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R29 YKU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 13:06

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23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R29 YKU) between June 2005 and July 2019.

The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 15 July 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) ”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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R29 YKU Mileage History

06/06/2005148,057 mi
26/05/2006163,153 mi+15,096 mi
26/05/2006163,153 mi
14/05/2007180,097 mi+16,944 mi
15/05/2007180,097 mi
04/06/2008198,396 mi+18,299 mi
05/06/2008198,396 mi
04/06/2009216,112 mi+17,716 mi
05/06/2009216,116 mi+4 mi
12/06/2010218,387 mi+2,271 mi
23/06/2011123,345 mi-95,042 mi
23/06/2011123,345 mi
22/06/2012129,778 mi+6,433 mi
07/07/2012129,831 mi+53 mi
09/07/2013135,933 mi+6,102 mi
07/07/2014140,630 mi+4,697 mi
08/07/2015146,577 mi+5,947 mi
08/07/2015146,577 mi
08/07/2016153,999 mi+7,422 mi
10/07/2017159,955 mi+5,956 mi
14/07/2017159,959 mi+4 mi
13/07/2018164,754 mi+4,795 mi
15/07/2019170,744 mi+5,990 mi

Average of roughly 1,608 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

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

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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