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1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R502 BMX

R502 BMX

1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 115,669 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/05/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
115,669 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
2496cc

R502 BMX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
  • 115,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (20%)
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R502 BMX Mileage History

  1. 20/12/2023114,928 mi
  2. 28/08/2025115,199 mi+271 mi
  3. 10/09/2025115,564 mi+365 mi
  4. 22/05/2026115,659 mi+95 mi
  5. 29/05/2026115,669 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R502 BMX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 16:58
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R502 BMX) between December 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 29 May 2026 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: Bodywork (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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 Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in chassis (6.1.”; “Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in inner and ou”; “Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in inner arch (”.

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